ChileThe climate of San Pedro de Atacama
The current climate in San Pedro de Atacama features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, San Pedro de Atacama gets 83 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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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 nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.
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Climate Table of San Pedro de Atacama
The climate table of San Pedro de Atacama shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in San Pedro de Atacama
Yearly Temperature in San Pedro de Atacama
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in San Pedro de Atacama
Total Yearly Precipitation in San Pedro de Atacama
Average Snowfall per Month in San Pedro de Atacama
Total Yearly Snowfall in San Pedro de Atacama
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in San Pedro de Atacama
Weather experiences in San Pedro de Atacama
The weather in San Pedro de Atacama is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors. Have you been to San Pedro de Atacama? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Odette
It was a pleasantly warm day, ideal for hiking. However, the nights were surprisingly cold. Don't forget to bring warm clothes!
Eefje AbbingThe evenings were nice and cool and the blue sky was impressive. Unfortunately, there were occasional strong winds, which caused some inconvenience.
MiekeAlthough it gets cold at night, it is still pleasant. The sun can be very hot, so be sure to wear sunscreen!
Bas OostenbrinkThe days were sunny and warm and the nights cool. There were a few showers, but they were brief and refreshing. Wonderful weather for active relaxation!
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Average weather in San Pedro de Atacama by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for San Pedro de Atacama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.