When is the best time to go to San Pedro de Atacama
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit San Pedro de Atacama are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 38mm | 8.2hrs | 14.2hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in San Pedro de Atacama during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to San Pedro de Atacama for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 27mm | 7.9hrs | 13.6hrs |
February in San Pedro de Atacama is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.
February is in the summer in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 18mm | 8.2hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in San Pedro de Atacama is characteristically mild and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to San Pedro de Atacama for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 5mm | 8.5hrs | 12.3hrs |
San Pedro de Atacama's weather in April is typically mild and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.
April is in the fall / autumn in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 1mm | 8.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
May is a very dry month in San Pedro de Atacama and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.
May is in the fall / autumn in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 1mm | 8.5hrs | 14.2hrs |
The weather in June in San Pedro de Atacama is characteristically cool and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.
June is in the winter in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 1mm | 8.8hrs | 13.6hrs |
July in San Pedro de Atacama is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.
July is in the winter in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 1mm | 9.2hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in San Pedro de Atacama is characteristically cool and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.
August is in the winter in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 4mm | 9hrs | 12.3hrs |
San Pedro de Atacama's weather in September is typically mild and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.
September is in the spring in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 3mm | 9.3hrs | 11.8hrs |
October is a very dry month in San Pedro de Atacama and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.
October is in the spring in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 8mm | 9.4hrs | 14.2hrs |
San Pedro de Atacama's weather in November is typically mild and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Pedro de Atacama, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
San Pedro de Atacama weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 17mm | 9.1hrs | 13.6hrs |
December in San Pedro de Atacama is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit San Pedro de Atacama, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
San Pedro de Atacama weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 38mm 1.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
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