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Antofagasta in March
The weather in March
In March, Antofagasta averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 17° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.
Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April is cooler again by about 2.1°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.
March scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Antofagasta.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:44 and sets at 19:59 local time, giving 12 h 15 min of daylight. Days shorten by 41 minutes over the month.
Why 100/100?
How the score for March is builtBeach score this month: 68/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Chile's best in March
Viña del Mar
La Serena
Antofagasta in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Antofagasta?
March scores 100/100 for Antofagasta, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Antofagasta in March?
Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 17°C in March.
Does it rain a lot in Antofagasta in March?
Antofagasta receives about 2 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Antofagasta in March?
The sea averages 19°C in March, refreshing but swimmable.