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Climate in Copiapó, Chile

Copiapó, Chile has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 22.5°C and the city receives roughly 400 mm of precipitation across 43 rainy days a year, with around 3004 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 32.1°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 12.9°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Semi-Arid
Comfort score
84/100

Climate overview

Copiapó, Chile has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 22.5°C and the city receives roughly 400 mm of precipitation across 43 rainy days a year, with around 3004 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 32.1°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 12.9°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Copiapó is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average22.5°C
  • Warmest monthJan (32.1°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (12.9°C)
  • Comfort score84/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Copiapó receives about 400 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 43 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Copiapó sees an estimated 3004 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Copiapó monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan32.1°C22.1°C3 mm0331 h
Feb31.4°C21.4°C8 mm1325 h
Mar29.8°C19.8°C24 mm3279 h
Apr27.5°C17.5°C45 mm5230 h
May25.2°C15.2°C57 mm6197 h
Jun23.5°C13.5°C61 mm7172 h
Jul22.9°C12.9°C57 mm6178 h
Aug23.5°C13.5°C47 mm5195 h
Sep25.2°C15.2°C39 mm4222 h
Oct27.5°C17.5°C31 mm3256 h
Nov29.8°C19.8°C20 mm2294 h
Dec31.4°C21.4°C8 mm1325 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Copiapó are Aug, Sep, Jul. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    32°C / 22°C

    19 mm rain

  • Autumn

    28°C / 18°C

    126 mm rain

  • Winter

    23°C / 13°C

    165 mm rain

  • Spring

    28°C / 18°C

    90 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Copiapó has a climate comfort score of 84/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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