Monthly climate guide
Copiapó weather in March
Expect warm weather in Copiapó in March: afternoons reach about 26°C (78°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (57°F). Around 2 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than February and 3°C warmer than April.
What stands out in March
- Seasonally, March counts as early autumn in Copiapó — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 12°C, so pack a layer.
- Just 410 km apart, but Copiapó runs about 3°C warmer than Antofagasta this month.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
2 mm
very dry
Humidity
70%
relative
Sky
29%
cloud · mostly sunny
Copiapó weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 59°F | 2 mm | 65% | 26% |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 16°C / 60°F | 2 mm | 66% | 25% |
| March | 26°C / 78°F | 14°C / 57°F | 2 mm | 70% | 29% |
| April | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 55°F | 1 mm | 73% | 31% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 5 mm | 72% | 43% |
| June | 20°C / 67°F | 10°C / 49°F | 9 mm | 68% | 35% |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 47°F | 5 mm | 68% | 37% |
| August | 20°C / 69°F | 9°C / 48°F | 2 mm | 67% | 31% |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 9°C / 49°F | 2 mm | 68% | 30% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 10°C / 50°F | 1 mm | 66% | 32% |
| November | 25°C / 76°F | 12°C / 53°F | 1 mm | 66% | 27% |
| December | 26°C / 79°F | 13°C / 56°F | 1 mm | 65% | 27% |
What to pack for March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is March a good time to visit Copiapó?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Copiapó →Other Chile cities in March
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Copiapó in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Copiapó?
Yes. March is one of the best months for Copiapó, with highs around 26°C and about 2 mm of rain.
How warm is Copiapó in March?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Copiapó in March?
Copiapó typically gets around 2 mm of rain in March — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Copiapó (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.