Best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama

Q: When is the best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?

The best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama is November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in San Pedro de Atacama?

The hottest time of year in San Pedro de Atacama is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Q: Does it ever rain in San Pedro de Atacama?

It never rains much in San Pedro de Atacama but January usually has the most rain with an average of 38mm. There are normally 11 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in San Pedro de Atacama?

The sunniest time of year in San Pedro de Atacama is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?

The best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama is November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Which is the hottest month in San Pedro de Atacama?

The hottest time of year in San Pedro de Atacama is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Does it ever rain in San Pedro de Atacama?

It never rains much in San Pedro de Atacama but January usually has the most rain with an average of 38mm. There are normally 11 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in San Pedro de Atacama?

The sunniest time of year in San Pedro de Atacama is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.