Atacama weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Atacama, Chile. Like most weather services, we show Atacama at one spot: Copiapó, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. The weather there is fairly even all year.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 65%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Weather stays about the same all year.
About Copiapó weather
Is it raining in Copiapó right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 18° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Copiapó this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–29° and lows of 12–14°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Copiapó lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Copiapó?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Atacama weather by month
When is the best time to visit Atacama?
Atacama's weather stays fairly even through the year, so any month works, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in July to 27°C (80°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Atacama?
June is the wettest month, with about 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Atacama?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F).
Does Atacama have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 8 mm (0.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Copiapó), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Atacama
Weather can differ a lot within Atacama: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.