October · Chile
Best time to visit Antofagasta in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antofagasta in October
Average temperature 17°C, 5 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
9.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Antofagasta scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 5 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Antofagasta is a Pacific mining port on the Atacama edge-coastal boardwalks, foggy mornings, and desert day trips. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
October ranks 5th of 12 for Antofagasta — one of the best windows
October averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Antofagasta (5th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antofagasta in October?
- In October, Antofagasta averages 17°C, 5 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Antofagasta?
- October earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Antofagasta in October?
- Expect about 5 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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