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Antofagasta in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Antofagasta in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Antofagasta, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Antofagasta in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
April could be a good time to visit Antofagasta, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +22°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in April. However, expect about 0 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 8 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the wettest month of the year in Antofagasta;

Average weather

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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+13°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
8 mm
Total precipitation
92%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antofagasta has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Antofagasta in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antofagasta for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of +14°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +21°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +20°C.

Is Antofagasta warm or cold in April?

Antofagasta is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +18°C to +16°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Antofagasta:

Climate in Antofagasta in April

Antofagasta weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+24°C+22°C+21°C
Min. temperature
+15°C+13°C+10°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+26°C+29°C
Rainfall
3 mm8 mm9 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
91%92%91%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
1379
Cloudy days
182322
Rainy days
000
Snowy days
000

April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March. It’s getting colder in April. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +22°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 3 mm to 8 mm. Humidity rises from 91% to 92%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in March to 7 in April.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Antofagasta in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Antofagasta is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Antofagasta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 50% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 18 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Antofagasta wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 3% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Antofagasta?

This is the weather in Antofagasta in April 2023:
1 April
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+21°C
2 April
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+22°C
3 April
☀️
+22°C
4 April
☀️
+22°C
5 April
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+23°C
6 April
☀️
+22°C
7 April
☁️
+22°C
8 April
☀️
+21°C
9 April
☀️
+21°C
10 April
🌧️
+20°C
11 April
☀️
+20°C
12 April
🌧️
+20°C
13 April
☁️
+20°C
14 April
🌧️
+19°C
15 April
🌧️
+19°C
16 April
☀️
+20°C
17 April
☀️
+20°C
18 April
🌧️
+19°C
19 April
☁️
+20°C
20 April
☁️
+20°C
21 April
☀️
+21°C
22 April
☁️
+21°C
23 April
☁️
+21°C
24 April
☀️
+21°C
25 April
🌧️
+20°C
26 April
🌧️
+19°C
27 April
☁️
+21°C
28 April
☁️
+20°C
29 April
☁️
+20°C
30 April
☁️
+20°C
In April 2023 Antofagasta had 13 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Antofagasta climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Antofagasta in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2022 (+25°C) and the highest in 1983 (+28°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 19 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antofagasta in April:

Is April a good time to visit Antofagasta?

It’s always a good time to visit Antofagasta, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Antofagasta in April?

April has mild temperatures in Antofagasta. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Antofagasta rainy in April?

Antofagasta is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Antofagasta in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antofagasta in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Chile

Check out the weather for other cities in Chile.

Monthly weather in Antofagasta

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Antofagasta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.