Chile (Atacama) · April
Low seasonChile · South America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 26° (79°)20– (68–)29 (84) | 25° (77°)19– (66–)29 (84) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)28 (82) | 24° (75°)18– (64–)26 (79) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)23 (73) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)22 (72) | 20° (68°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)15– (59–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)17– (63–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)19– (66–)27 (81) | 26° (79°)22– (72–)29 (84) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)29 (84) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 13° (55°)9– (48–)16 (61) | 13° (55°)9– (48–)15 (59) | 12° (54°)8– (46–)14 (57) | 9° (48°)4– (39–)13 (55) | 6° (43°)1– (34–)9 (48) | 4° (39°)-1– (30–)7 (45) | 3° (37°)-2– (28–)7 (45) | 4° (39°)-1– (30–)8 (46) | 7° (45°)1– (34–)11 (52) | 8° (46°)4– (39–)12 (54) | 10° (50°)6– (43–)13 (55) | 12° (54°)8– (46–)15 (59) |
☀️Sunshine | 12h UV 10 | 12h UV 10 | 12h UV 10 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 8 | 11h UV 8 | 11h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 10 | 13h UV 10 | 13h UV 10 | 13h UV 8 |
🌧Rain Days | 3d25mm (1.0") | 5d47mm (1.9") | 2d11mm (0.4") | 0d4mm (0.2") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d4mm (0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 1d3mm (0.1") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
April is an acceptable travel month for Chile (Atacama) — conditions are fine, though January, February, March, October, November, and December offer even better weather.
Daytime highs average 24°C (75°F), cooling to 9°C (48°F) at night (daily average: 16°C (61°F)). Peaks reach around 26°C (79°F), the coldest nights around 4°C (39°F). With 12 sunshine hours per day, April is one of the sunniest months — 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain over 0 days.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Cool, dry desert winter: the sun shines clearly by day, it freezes at night and the air is drier than almost anywhere else. The starry sky is breathtaking and visitor numbers are low. Anyone visiting the El Tatio geysers should bring warm clothing, a hat and gloves.
Packing list for Chile (Atacama) in April
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Chile (Atacama)?
- April is not an optimal month for Chile (Atacama) (Score: 83/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, October, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Chile (Atacama) in April?
- In April, Chile (Atacama) sees daily highs of 24°C (75°F). Nights cool to 9°C (48°F), with a daily average of 16°C (61°F). Peaks reach around 26°C (79°F), the coldest nights around 4°C (39°F).
- How much rain falls in Chile (Atacama) in April?
- In April, Chile (Atacama) receives an average of 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Chile (Atacama) get in April?
- Chile (Atacama) averages 12 sunshine hours per day in April — close to the annual average.
