Weather in San Pedro de Atacama
What's the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama?
San Pedro de Atacama has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and low overall rainfall. Average daytime highs range from 23°C (73°F) in January to 20°C (68°F) in July, with overnight lows around 8°C (46°F) and -3°C (27°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit San Pedro de Atacama are January through December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇨🇱 Chile
- Region
- South America
- Time zone
- America/Santiago
- Coordinates
- -22.910, -68.200
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 73°F | 8°C / 46°F | 15 mm | 3 | 0 |
| February | 23°C / 73°F | 8°C / 46°F | 15 mm | 3 | 0 |
| March | 22°C / 72°F | 7°C / 45°F | 5 mm | 1 | 0 |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 3°C / 37°F | 1 mm | 0 | 0 |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 0°C / 32°F | 0 mm | 0 | 0 |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | -2°C / 28°F | 0 mm | 0 | 0 |
| July | 20°C / 68°F | -3°C / 27°F | 0 mm | 0 | 0 |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | -2°C / 28°F | 1 mm | 0 | 0 |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 1°C / 34°F | 1 mm | 0 | 0 |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 4°C / 39°F | 5 mm | 1 | 0 |
| November | 24°C / 75°F | 6°C / 43°F | 5 mm | 1 | 0 |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 7°C / 45°F | 15 mm | 3 | 0 |
San Pedro de Atacama by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
The most comfortable months in San Pedro de Atacama are usually April, May, September, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in San Pedro de Atacama?
November is typically the hottest month in San Pedro de Atacama, averaging a high of 24°C (75°F).
What is the coldest month in San Pedro de Atacama?
July is usually the coldest, with average lows around -3°C (27°F).
Does it snow in San Pedro de Atacama?
Snow is rare in San Pedro de Atacama; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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