Chinchorro mummies
Chile UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Chinchorro mummies are a World Heritage Site located in the Arica y Parinacota Region of Chile. This sight is one of the most looked-up sights in Chile on English Wikipedia, ranking 2 out of 14 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 17 °C in July and August to 27 °C from January to March. Low temperatures range from 12 °C in August to 21 °C from January to March. Rain is minimal throughout the year, with monthly totals between 1 mm and 3 mm. The nearest airport is Chacalluta International Airport in Arica, located 15 km away, while Diego Aracena International Airport in Iquique is 229 km away. Santiago is 1663 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
