Worst time to visit San Pedro de Atacama
Some months in San Pedro de Atacama are clearly tougher for travel — extreme heat, cold, drenching rain, or peak storm season. Here's what to skip.
Months to avoid
| Month | Why |
|---|---|
| June | freezing (-2°C overnight) |
| July | freezing (-3°C overnight) |
| August | freezing (-2°C overnight) |
Better times to go
Better months: January (23°C, 3 rain days) · February (23°C, 3 rain days) · March (22°C, 1 rain days) · April (22°C, 0 rain days) · May (22°C, 0 rain days) · June (21°C, 0 rain days) · July (20°C, 0 rain days) · August (21°C, 0 rain days) · September (22°C, 0 rain days) · October (23°C, 1 rain days) · November (24°C, 1 rain days) · December (24°C, 3 rain days)
Monthly averages, 10-day forecast, and the best months to visit.