AcamarachiWhen to Go
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 78
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
9°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 9° | -4° | 29 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 8° | -4° | 35 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - 8° | -5° | 18 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -9° - 7° | -7° | 1 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -12° - 5° | -10° | 1 mm | - | - | 6.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -15° - 3° | -14° | 2 mm | - | - | 7.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -15° - 3° | -14° | 2 mm | - | - | 7.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -15° - 4° | -13° | 1 mm | - | - | 6.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -12° - 6° | -10° | 2 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -11° - 7° | -8° | 2 mm | - | - | 6.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -8° - 8° | -6° | 8 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -6° - 9° | -4° | 13 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |