Temperatures in March
It's warm in March in San Pedro de Atacama with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for San Pedro de Atacama in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in San Pedro de Atacama with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in San Pedro de Atacama will be around 24°C, with nights close to 9°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 17 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 11% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for San Pedro de Atacama. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
San Pedro de Atacama in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
17 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 9 days | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
Want nice weather? Then March is a great time to be in San Pedro de Atacama. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for San Pedro de Atacama in March
With 30°C, San Pedro de Atacama hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in San Pedro de Atacama
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in San Pedro de Atacama, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in San Pedro de Atacama
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for San Pedro de Atacama, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 3 days of rain in San Pedro de Atacama.
Daily UV Index in March in San Pedro de Atacama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in San Pedro de Atacama, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in San Pedro de Atacama Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in San Pedro de Atacama, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in San Pedro de Atacama Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in San Pedro de Atacama, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for San Pedro de Atacama
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Average Weather in San Pedro de Atacama by Month
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