Best Time to Visit Atacama Desert for Backpacking – November Scores 100/100

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Backpacking Potential

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

November, March, December

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Weather

8°C – 16°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Atacama Desert for backpacking is November, March, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Atacama Desert

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	36	7.8	57%	dry
February	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	20°	44	11.7	60%	dry
March	98Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	20°	20	6	58%	dry
April	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	19°	2	1.8	52%	dry
May	71Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	17°	0	0	45%	dry
June	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	16°	0	0	43%	dry
July	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	15°	0	0	41%	dry
August	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	17°	0	0	39%	dry
September	82Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	19°	0	0	40%	dry
October	94Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	20°	3	2	44%	dry
November	100Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	5	3	45%	dry
December	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	21°	23	6.5	51%	dry