2026 Climate Averages

Weather in San Pedro de Atacama in May

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

May is an excellent time to visit San Pedro de Atacama. San Pedro de Atacama has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 22°C, lows of 5°C, and approximately 0 rainy days per month.

Avg High

22°C

Avg Low

5°C

Rainy days

0days

Daylight

11h

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

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:59 AM

Sunset

6:01 PM

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 May

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

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

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Common Questions

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

May is typically Excellent for visiting San Pedro de Atacama, with average highs of 22°C and around 0 rainy days.

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

With highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

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

San Pedro de Atacama typically sees around 0 rainy days in May.

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

In May, San Pedro de Atacama gets approximately 11 hours of daylight per day.

Is May peak season in San Pedro de Atacama? +

Yes, May is peak season in San Pedro de Atacama. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

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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