October · Chile
Best time to visit Calama in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Calama in October
Average temperature 15°C, 1 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
9.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 17%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Calama scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Calama is the dry Atacama logistics town-airport gateway to San Pedro and Chuquicamata’s copper hinterland. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
October is one of the strongest months in Calama (7th)
October averages 15°C (59°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 1 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Calama (7th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.9/10.
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 Calama in October?
- In October, Calama averages 15°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Calama?
- October earns a 9.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Calama in October?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 17% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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