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October · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 99/100

Antofagasta in October

Excellent · 99/100Beach 40/100
High / low18° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation3 mm0 wet days
Sea16°surface temperature
23.65° S, 70.40° WElevation 276 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
When to goAntofagasta · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec99October
Best timeJan · Mar–Apr
October: high / low18° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Antofagasta averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 19%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November is warmer again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 16°, too cold for most swimmers.

October scores 99/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Antofagasta. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, March and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:09 and sets at 19:47 local time, giving 12 h 37 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 39 minutes over the month.

Why 99/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%99%
Dry days · 33%100%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 40/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Chile's best in October

Where to go in October
La Serena
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La Serena

Coquimbo Region
21°Oct high
0wet days
100score
La Serena
Coquimbo
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Coquimbo

Coquimbo Region
19°Oct high
0wet days
100score
Coquimbo
Iquique
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Iquique

Tarapacá
19°Oct high
0wet days
98score
Iquique
San Bernardo
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San Bernardo

Santiago Metropolitan
22°Oct high
1wet day
97score
San Bernardo
·Questions

Antofagasta in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Antofagasta?

October scores 99/100 for Antofagasta, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 18°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Antofagasta in October?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 12°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Antofagasta in October?

Antofagasta receives about 3 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in Antofagasta in October?

The sea averages 16°C in October, cold for most swimmers.