When is the best time to go to Calama

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Calama, Chile. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Calama weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Calama are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Calama January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 17mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs

The climate in Calama during January can be summarized as mild and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calama for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Calama and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Calama with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in January »

February

Calama February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 4mm 8hrs 13.6hrs

February in Calama is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calama for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Calama and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Calama with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in February »

March

Calama March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 1mm 8.3hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Calama is characteristically mild and very dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calama.

March is in the fall / autumn in Calama and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Calama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in March »

April

Calama April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 1mm 8.6hrs 12.4hrs

Calama's weather in April is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Calama, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Calama and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Calama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in April »

May

Calama May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 1mm 8.9hrs 11.9hrs

May is a very dry month in Calama and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Calama, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Calama and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Calama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in May »

June

Calama June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 1mm 8.7hrs 14.1hrs

Calama's weather in June is typically cool and very dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calama for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Calama and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Calama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in June »

July

Calama July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 1mm 8.8hrs 13.6hrs

July in Calama is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calama for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Calama and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Calama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in July »

August

Calama August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 1mm 9.1hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Calama is characteristically cool and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Calama, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Calama and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Calama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in August »

September

Calama September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 5mm 8.9hrs 12.4hrs

Calama's weather in September is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Calama, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Calama and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Calama with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in September »

October

Calama October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 1mm 9.3hrs 11.9hrs

October is a very dry month in Calama and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Calama, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Calama and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Calama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in October »

November

Calama November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 1mm 9.5hrs 14.1hrs

The climate in Calama during November can be summarized as mild and very dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Calama.

November is in the spring in Calama and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Calama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in November »

December

Calama December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 1mm 9.2hrs 13.6hrs

December in Calama is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calama.

December is in the summer in Calama and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Calama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Calama weather in December »

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Calama weather stats

Calama weather statistics
Hottest month: January 19.5°C 67.1°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 8.8hrs
Coldest month: July 14.9°C 58.8°F
Wettest month: January 17mm 0.7ins
Warmest sea: February 23.2°C 73.8°F
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