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.
| 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.
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 2025.
| 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 |