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    North Chile climate

    Chile

    North Chile climate

    Overview: North Chile
    North Chile is a region with a hot climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 18 °C (64 °F) in August to 25 °C (78 °F) in February. The least rainy month in North Chile is April with its 0 days of rain, the rainiest month is February, when it rains 1 day. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 17 °C (62 °F) in August to 23 °C (73 °F) in February. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in January with 18 °C (64 °F), the lowest in July with 12 °C (54 °F).

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    Climate overview

    North Chile is a region with a hot climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 18 °C (64 °F) in August to 25 °C (78 °F) in February. The least rainy month in North Chile is April with its 0 days of rain, the rainiest month is February, when it rains 1 day. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 17 °C (62 °F) in August to 23 °C (73 °F) in February. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in January with 18 °C (64 °F), the lowest in July with 12 °C (54 °F).

    What is the best month to visit North Chile?

    The best time to visit North Chile is between January and March. In this period day temperatures range from 25 °C (76 °F) to 25 °C (78 °F), night temperatures from 17 °C (63 °F) to 18 °C (64 °F) and you can expect on average 1 day of rain per month and 7 of sunshine on average per day. The sea temperature at this time of the year is around 22 °C (71 °F) - 23 °C (73 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is January - December.

    Is North Chile a year-round destination?

    Yes, North Chile may be considered by many people to be a year-round destination, but in the months of June - October it may be less suitable for some people to visit, probably because of. Low sea temperature.

    What months is the dry season in North Chile?

    The period, with low amounts of rain in North Chile - dry season - lasts from January to December. In this period it is raining on average 0 days and approximately 0 mm (0.01 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.

    What sea temperatures can I expect in North Chile?

    In North Chile, sea temperatures between 17 °C (62 °F) and 23 °C (73 °F) can be expected during the year.

    What temperatures can I expect in North Chile?

    North Chile enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 18 °C (64 °F) - 25 °C (78 °F) during the year.

    What is the humidity in North Chile?

    North Chile belongs to destinations with lower humidity. It ranges from 67 % to 72 %.

    What are the night temperatures in North Chile?

    Night temperatures in North Chile range between 12 °C (54 °F) and 18 °C (64 °F) throughout the year.

    Which month is the sunniest in North Chile?

    The period, which is the sunniest in North Chile, is in the months of October - December, when there is an average of 8 sun hours per day.

    Is it windy in North Chile?

    North Chile is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.

    What is the least cloudy season in North Chile?

    The least cloudy months in North Chile are April - July, when the cloud cover is on average only 32 %.

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