Atacama, Chile
Caldera
Caldera is a small town in Atacama, Chile, close to the sea. It has a population of about 16,150. The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now21°C
Best timeFeb · Apr–May
Population16,150
Local time10:32
27.07° S, 70.82° WElevation 23 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
Postal code1570000October: high / low17° / 12°
Rain this month1mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeFeb · Apr–May
Best: Feb · Apr–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Caldera at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:01 · 19:5512 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:39Next holiday31 OctoberReformation DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb · Apr–May
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in February
Coolest month11°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
2 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea20°C
February
Monuments nearby2+
within 0.5 km
Weather in Caldera
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 53%
Today22 Oct22°16°
Fri23 Oct20°14°
Sat24 Oct21°12°
Sun25 Oct21°14°
Mon26 Oct19°14°
Tue27 Oct20°15°
Wed28 Oct20°15°
Thu29 Oct20°15°
Fri30 Oct21°14°
Sat31 Oct21°16°
When to go to Caldera
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 95 | 97 | 95 | 98 | 98 | 90 | 88 | 88 | 91 | 95 | 96 | 97 |
| High | 21° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Wet days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Sea | 19° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 18° |
What's on in Caldera
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Caldera
Outdoors around Caldera
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Plaza Carlos Condell de CalderaViewpoints
0.3 kmMirador BellavistaViewpoints
0.4 kmCamping y Cabañas Bahía InglesaCamp sites
5.1 kmClub BahíaCamp sites
5.8 kmNature around Caldera
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Chile seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Caldera
Earthquakes around Caldera
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950235magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record35within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.4Chañaral 22 km ↓1983 · 65 km
6.8Vallenar 86 km ↖2020 · 111 km
6.8Vallenar 55 km ↑2013 · 115 km
6.7Caldera 21 km ←2006 · 21 km
Tsunamis · Caldera
0.7 m29 July 2025earthquake0.9 m15 January 2022volcanic eruption0.2 m4 March 2021earthquake0.2 m8 September 2017earthquake1.1 m16 September 2015earthquake0.3 m1 April 2014earthquake0.2 m6 February 2013earthquake2.1 m11 March 2011earthquake0.5 m27 February 2010earthquake0.4 m29 September 2009earthquake0.1 m7 October 2009earthquake0.1 m19 March 2009earthquake0.2 m15 August 2007earthquake0.1 m14 November 2007earthquake0.4 m15 November 2006earthquake0.1 m26 December 2004earthquake0.2 m17 November 2003earthquake0.5 m23 June 2001earthquake0.1 m10 June 1996earthquake0.1 m12 November 1996earthquake0.1 m21 February 1996earthquake0.9 m30 July 1995earthquake0.1 m1 November 1995earthquake0.1 m5 February 1988earthquake0.1 m5 March 1987earthquake0.2 m3 March 1985earthquake0.2 m29 November 1975earthquake and landslide0.3 m17 October 1966earthquake0.4 m28 December 1966earthquake–28 March 1964earthquake and landslide1.5 m22 May 1960earthquake–21 May 1960earthquake0.6 m9 March 1957earthquake1.4 m4 November 1952earthquake–9 December 1926earthquake5.5 m11 November 1922earthquake5 m4 December 1918earthquake–17 August 1906earthquake2 m10 May 1877earthquake–13 August 1868earthquake
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 33 · 3 km
Quaternary · 9Neogene · 24
Formations around the town
Towns and villages around Caldera
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Caldera from above
Around Caldera12 places to see, do and reach nearby
Islote Centinela BlancoNature4.1 kmIslote Centinela NegroNature4.1 kmIslotes JorgeNature5.4 kmIslote RamadasNature6.8 kmBajo NefNature11 kmIsla Grande, AtacamaNature25 kmEstación CalderaMonument0.5 kmCementerio Laico de CalderaMonument0.5 kmPaleontological Museum of CalderaMuseum0.5 kmCasa Tornini Museo - Centro CulturalMuseum0.4 kmTerminal Pesquero de CalderaFerry port0.7 kmCopiapóPlace59 km
Postal code
1570000
Getting to Caldera
Desierto de Atacama AirportCPO
22 kmRicardo García Posada AirportESR
134 kmTerminal Pesquero de CalderaFerry port
0.7 kmPlaces near Caldera
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Caldera?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caldera.
What is the hottest month in Caldera?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Caldera?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caldera?
March is the wettest month with about 2 mm of precipitation on 2 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Caldera?
The sea is warmest in February at about 20°C and coolest in August at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Caldera?
The postal code of Caldera is 1570000.