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Atacama
Visit in December — score 91/100 · avg high 87°F · 0 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#1Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89 | 67° | 86° | 50° | 0 | 1 | 13.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 87 | 66° | 87° | 51° | 1 | 3 | 12.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 87 | 65° | 86° | 50° | 0 | 1 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 78 | 63° | 85° | 45° | 0 | 0 | 11.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 70 | 59° | 83° | 40° | 0 | 0 | 10.8h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 59 | 56° | 81° | 37° | 0 | 1 | 10.5h | High | Above avg |
| July | 62 | 56° | 82° | 35° | 0 | 1 | 10.7h | High | Average |
| August | 66 | 57° | 84° | 36° | 0 | 1 | 11.2h | High | Average |
| September | 71 | 60° | 86° | 39° | 0 | 0 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 80 | 63° | 86° | 43° | 0 | 0 | 12.6h | High | Average |
| November | 87 | 65° | 87° | 46° | 0 | 1 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 91 | 66° | 87° | 48° | 0 | 1 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 79/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Atacama (September, October, November) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 43°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 79/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 87/100.
Summer
- Score
- 89/100
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 50°F
- Rain days
- 1/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Atacama (December, January, February) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 50°F, with about 1 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 89/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 91/100.
Fall
- Score
- 78/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Atacama (March, April, May) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 45°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 78/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 87/100.
Winter
- Score
- 62/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 36°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Atacama (June, July, August) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 36°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 62/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 66/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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