When is the best time to go to Calama?

When is the best time to go to Calama? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Calama are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December
  • Calama has dry periods all year long
  • The coldest months are June and July


Annual weather in Calama

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Calama for a specific month, scroll down below the table and choose a month from the tabs.

Month
January 59°F/77°F
0.2in
February 59°F/76°F
0.4in
March 58°F/76°F
0in
April 56°F/74°F
0in
May 50°F/70°F
0.1in
June 47°F/67°F
0.1in
July 47°F/67°F
0.1in
August 50°F/70°F
0in
September 56°F/74°F
0in
October 59°F/76°F
0in
November 59°F/77°F
0in
December 61°F/77°F
0in

Weather detail month by month in Calama




Weather and climate in Calama

Calama enjoys a cold desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Calama is 74°F (ranging from 67°F in july to 77°F in november). Annual rainfall is 0.9in, with a minimum of 0in in november and a maximum of 0.4in in february.
  • Between january and march the climate is very good. By early evening, the temperature averages 65°F and it rains in march about 0in.
  • Between the months of april and september the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 74°F°C.
  • From october to december the climate is perfect. It is for example 77°F as maximum temperature in december and you can expect to have 0in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Calama

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Calama: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Calama

Find out when Calama has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Calama

  • Very low season in Calama
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April and June.
  • Low season in Calama
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, March, May, July, August and September.
  • High season in Calama
    The number of visitors to Calama is high in: January and October.
  • Peak season in Calama
    The largest number of tourists visiting Calama is during: November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Calama month by month



Best time for low prices in Calama

Average prices of hotels in Calama month by month

Generally, April is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Calama. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Calama

On average, it costs $ 39 per day to hire a car in Calama. This price varies by $ 7.4 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 35 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 43.

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