Wonder of the World

Llullaillaco

Chile

Best timeNov–Mar

Set inChile

In season~25°F high

Climate-11–30°F

CurrencyCLP

LanguageSpanish

TimezoneUTC-04:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map

Map showing the location of Llullaillaco

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Apr, Aug, Sep. Go in Mar, May, Jul for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 86%

WarmestJan · 30°F

WettestJan

Best windowNov–Mar

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Llullaillaco is a dormant stratovolcano on the border between Argentina and Chile. It is part of the Llullaillaco National Park and lies in the Puna de Atacama, a region of tall volcanic peaks on a high plateau close to the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places in the world. Its maximum elevation is most commonly given as 6,723 metres (22,057 ft), making it the second-highest active volcano in the world.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Atacama Desert (stargazing)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Llullaillaco?

The best time to visit Llullaillaco is November–March, in Chile.

Where is Llullaillaco?

Llullaillaco is in Chile.

What is Llullaillaco known for?

Llullaillaco is a dormant stratovolcano on the border between Argentina and Chile. It is part of the Llullaillaco National Park and lies in the Puna de Atacama, a region of tall volcanic peaks on a high plateau close to the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places in the world. Its maximum elevation is most commonly given as 6,723 metres (22,057 ft), making it the second-highest active volcano in the world.

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