When to go · Copiapó
Copiapó in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (peak summer heat), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Chile overall
- Prices
- High
- Chile overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (peak summer heat), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- CopiapóHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 0 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- High
- Prices · Chile overall
- High
Chile overall: Patagonia peak with long days and strong wind; Chilean holidays; Atacama summer storms possible.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Copiapó, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 0
Mar: 0
Crowds
Jan: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (peak summer heat), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
March: Inside Copiapó's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Copiapó: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen