ChileWhat’s the climate like in 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.
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, 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.
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.
- 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
Weather experiences in San Pedro de Atacama
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 rainfall San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall 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 centimeters 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 millimeters, 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 centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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.
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It was a pleasantly warm day, ideal for hiking. However, the nights were surprisingly cold. Don't forget to bring warm clothes!— This text is automatically translated to English
The evenings were nice and cool and the blue sky was impressive. Unfortunately, there were occasional strong winds, which caused some inconvenience.— This text is automatically translated to English
Although it gets cold at night, it is still pleasant. The sun can be very hot, so be sure to wear sunscreen!— This text is automatically translated to English
The 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!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in San Pedro de Atacama by month
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