2026 Climate Averages

Weather in San Pedro de Atacama in January

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

January is a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama. San Pedro de Atacama has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 28°C, lows of 14°C, and approximately 7 rainy days per month.

Avg High

28°C

Avg Low

14°C

Rainy days

7days

Daylight

13.4h

Is January a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:01 AM

Sunset

8:24 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 28°C 14°C 7 Good
February 29°C 14°C 2 Good
March 27°C 12°C 2 Excellent (best)
April 25°C 9°C 0 Excellent (best)
May 22°C 5°C 0 Excellent (best)
June 19°C 4°C 1 Good
July 18°C 2°C 0 Good
August 20°C 4°C 2 Good
September 24°C 6°C 0 Excellent (best)
October 27°C 10°C 0 Excellent (best)
November 28°C 10°C 0 Excellent (best)
December 28°C 11°C 0 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama? +

January is typically Good for visiting San Pedro de Atacama, with average highs of 28°C and around 7 rainy days.

What should I pack for San Pedro de Atacama in January? +

With highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in San Pedro de Atacama in January? +

San Pedro de Atacama typically sees around 7 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in San Pedro de Atacama in January? +

In January, San Pedro de Atacama gets approximately 13.4 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in San Pedro de Atacama? +

No, January is not peak season in San Pedro de Atacama. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit San Pedro de Atacama? +

The best months to visit San Pedro de Atacama are March, April, May, September, October, November, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Santiago)

Last Updated: January 2026

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28° / 14°
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