Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile in January
Weather score38Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
37mm
Sun
7.9h
Weather score
38
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare San Pedro de Atacama, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January12°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January37mm average rain
January is one of San Pedro de Atacama's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMarch to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.9 hours average sun
January is below San Pedro de Atacama's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January38 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.