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San Pedro de Atacama Weather

San Pedro de Atacama weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.

San Pedro de Atacama now (local time 12:30)

20°C

Overcast

Feels like: 15°
Humidity: 12%
Wind: 19 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

6° – 27°C

Mostly dry all week

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama 14-day forecast

Today
10/4
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23°
10°
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Mon
10/5
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25°
7°
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Tue
10/6
⛅
27°
9°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
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26°
7°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
⛅
25°
7°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
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24°
6°
💧0%
Sat
10/10
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25°
8°
💧0%
Sun
10/11
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24°
10°
💧0%
Mon
10/12
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23°
8°
💧0%
Tue
10/13
⛅
24°
8°
💧2%
Wed
10/14
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26°
8°
💧0%
Thu
10/15
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25°
9°
💧0%
Fri
10/16
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24°
9°
💧0%
Sat
10/17
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23°
8°
💧0%

Best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in San Pedro de Atacama are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 29°C) and the coldest is July (average low 3°C).

Jan29°12°Feb28°12°Mar27°11°Apr25°8°May22°5°Jun21°4°Jul20°3°Aug22°4°Sep24°6°Oct26°8°Nov28°10°Dec29°11°

San Pedro de Atacama climate by month

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	vs Hong Kong
JanBest	29°C	12°C	7 mm	29%	+4°C
FebBest	28°C	12°C	8 mm	32%	+2°C
MarBest	27°C	11°C	4 mm	26%	-1°C
AprBest	25°C	8°C	1 mm	18%	-7°C
MayBest	22°C	5°C	2 mm	16%	-13°C
JunBest	21°C	4°C	0 mm	14%	-16°C
JulBest	20°C	3°C	1 mm	14%	-17°C
AugBest	22°C	4°C	0 mm	11%	-16°C
SepBest	24°C	6°C	0 mm	12%	-13°C
OctBest	26°C	8°C	1 mm	13%	-9°C
NovBest	28°C	10°C	1 mm	15%	-4°C
DecBest	29°C	11°C	4 mm	20%	+1°C

Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.

San Pedro de Atacama weather month by month: what to wear

San Pedro de Atacama in OctoberBest monthThis month

October in San Pedro de Atacama is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C, around 1 mm of rain (dry) and 13% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in NovemberBest month

November in San Pedro de Atacama is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C, around 1 mm of rain (dry) and 15% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in DecemberBest month

December in San Pedro de Atacama is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 11°C, around 4 mm of rain (dry) and 20% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in JanuaryBest month

January in San Pedro de Atacama is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C, around 7 mm of rain (dry) and 29% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in FebruaryBest month

February in San Pedro de Atacama is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C, around 8 mm of rain (dry) and 32% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in MarchBest month

March in San Pedro de Atacama is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C, around 4 mm of rain (dry) and 26% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in AprilBest month

April in San Pedro de Atacama is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C, around 1 mm of rain (dry) and 18% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in MayBest month

May in San Pedro de Atacama is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C, around 2 mm of rain (dry) and 16% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in JuneBest month

June in San Pedro de Atacama is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C, around 0 mm of rain (dry) and 14% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in JulyBest month

July in San Pedro de Atacama is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C, around 1 mm of rain (dry) and 14% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in AugustBest month

August in San Pedro de Atacama is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 4°C, around 0 mm of rain (dry) and 11% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

San Pedro de Atacama in SeptemberBest month

September in San Pedro de Atacama is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 6°C, around 0 mm of rain (dry) and 12% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

FAQ

›What is the best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in San Pedro de Atacama are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 29°C) and the coldest is July (average low 3°C).

›What's the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama in October, and what should I wear?

October in San Pedro de Atacama is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C, around 1 mm of rain (dry) and 13% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›What's the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama in November, and what should I wear?

November in San Pedro de Atacama is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C, around 1 mm of rain (dry) and 15% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›When is the rainy season in San Pedro de Atacama?

San Pedro de Atacama is wettest in February, with about 8 mm on average, and driest in June, with about 0 mm.

›How cold does San Pedro de Atacama get? Does it snow?

The coldest month is July, averaging 20°C by day and 3°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.

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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: January; coldest: July.