Acamarachi

Mountain Stratovolcano in Chile's Andes, popular mountaineering objective

A high Andean stratovolcano near the Chile-Bolivia border; attracts experienced mountaineers for high‑altitude climbs and offers wide views across the Altiplano.

Best Time to Visit Acamarachi #

For this high Andean landmark in northern Chile, the warmest and most accessible time is during the Southern Hemisphere summer, when conditions are least severe.

Southern summer (warmer, more accessible)

December-February · daytime around 0-10°C at lower elevations; well below freezing at higher altitudes

Milder conditions and longer daylight make access and short visits easier; still cold at high altitude and weather can change quickly.

Shoulder and colder seasons

March-November · typically below freezing at night; daytime often around or below 0°C at altitude

Dry, high-Andean conditions prevail for much of the year-colder and less hospitable outside the warmest months; snow and very cold nights are common.

Weather & Climate near Acamarachi #

Climate

Acamarachi's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -15°C to 9°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

9°

Warmest Month

-15°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-6° – 9°

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

6.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-6° – 8°

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

6.2 m/s

Wind

Breezy

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-7° – 8°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

5.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of 7°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-9° – 7°

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

5.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-12° – 5°

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

6.4 m/s

Wind

Breezy

June

June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -15°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-15° – 3°

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

7.3 m/s

Wind

Breezy

July

July is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -15°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-15° – 3°

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

7.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

August

August is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-15° – 4°

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

6.8 m/s

Wind

Breezy

September

September is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-12° – 6°

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

6.7 m/s

Wind

Breezy

October

October is freezing with highs of 7°C and lows of -10°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-11° – 7°

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

6.4 m/s

Wind

Breezy

November

November is freezing with highs of 8°C and lows of -8°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-8° – 8°

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

6.7 m/s

Wind

Breezy

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-6° – 9°

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

6.7 m/s

Wind

Breezy

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