Climate almanac

Calama

Antofagasta, Chile · -22.46°, -68.92°

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What is the climate like in Calama?

Calama is comfortable to visit year-round; trip comfort peaks in March (8.9/10). Calama is warmest in December, when daily highs average 74°F (23°C), and coolest in June, when lows fall to about 38°F (3°C). The wettest month is typically February and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 1.9 in (49 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitYear-round — comfort peaks in March (8.9/10)
  • Warmest monthDecember — average high 74°F (23°C)
  • Coolest monthJune — average low 38°F (3°C)
  • Wettest monthFebruary (0.7 in (17 mm))
  • Driest monthNovember (0.0 in (0 mm))
  • Annual precipitation1.9 in (49 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)