Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile in March
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
25mm
Sun
8h
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare San Pedro de Atacama, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March12°C average high
March 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
March25mm average rain
March is wetter than San Pedro de Atacama's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsMarch to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March8 hours average sun
March 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
March42 weather score
March scores below San Pedro de Atacama's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.