What’s the climate like in San Pedro de Atacama?
The current climate of San Pedro de Atacama features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in San Pedro de Atacama in recent years was 34°C in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in May 2021.
On average, San Pedro de Atacama gets 83 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Chile? Check out the weather and climate in places like Santiago, Patagonia, Valparaíso, or have a look at other destinations in Chile.
Best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
The best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.
Climate Table of San Pedro de Atacama
The climate table of San Pedro de Atacama shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 17 | 28 | 17 | 2,4 | 4,0 | 3,5 | 1,1 | 5,0 | 0,7 | 0,5 | 0,2 | 3,3 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,5 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in December
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in June
- Precipitation*: 83 mm per year
- Snowfall: 1,7 cm per year
- Driest months: 0,2 mm in November, 0,5 mm in October and 0,7 mm in September
- Wettest months: 28 mm in February, 17 mm in January and 17 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in San Pedro de Atacama
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in San Pedro de Atacama
This graph shows how much precipitation San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in San Pedro de Atacama
This graph shows how much snow San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in San Pedro de Atacama
This graph shows the average UV index per month in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in San Pedro de Atacama
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in San Pedro de Atacama
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in San Pedro de Atacama
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in San Pedro de Atacama by Month
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