San Pedro de Atacama Weather in March

What's the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama (Antofagasta) in March 2024?

The climate in San Pedro de Atacama during March can be summarized as mild and dry.

March is in the fall / autumn in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

San Pedro de Atacama weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.7°C 67.4°F
Nightly temperature 8.8°C 47.8°F
Average temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 18 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 22.3°C 72.2°F
Humidity 54%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average March is the 3rd wettest 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.

March temperatures in San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama average temperature in March

March rainfall

San Pedro de Atacama average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

San Pedro de Atacama average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in San Pedro de Atacama in March 2024.

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San Pedro de Atacama weather stats

San Pedro de Atacama weather statistics
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
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