Chile (Atacama) · June
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
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
June in Chile (Atacama) at 19°C (66°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are January, February, March, October, November, and December.
Daytime highs average 19°C (66°F), cooling to 4°C (39°F) at night (daily average: 11°C (52°F)). Peaks reach around 22°C (72°F), the coldest nights around -1°C (30°F) — frost does occur. With 11 sunshine hours per day, June is one of the sunniest months — 3 mm (0.1 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.
Events & Festivals
- Fiesta de San Pedro y San Pablo29 June
San Pedro de Atacama's patron saint festival begins with mass in the white adobe church dating from the 17th century. Musicians, dancers and townspeople then carry the statue of Saint Peter in procession through the village to the main square.
Packing list for Chile (Atacama) in June
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- Warm jacket for frosty nights
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is June a good time to visit Chile (Atacama)?
- June is not an optimal month for Chile (Atacama) (Score: 74/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, October, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Chile (Atacama) in June?
- In June, Chile (Atacama) sees daily highs of 19°C (66°F). Nights cool to 4°C (39°F), with a daily average of 11°C (52°F). Peaks reach around 22°C (72°F), the coldest nights around -1°C (30°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Chile (Atacama) in June?
- In June, Chile (Atacama) receives an average of 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Chile (Atacama) get in June?
- Chile (Atacama) averages 11 sunshine hours per day in June — below the annual average.
