Whether you're visiting Valley of the Moon in Chile during the peak of December (25°C (77°F)) or the cooler months around July (17°C (63°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from San Pedro de Atacama, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
The weather in Valley of the Moon during January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 25°C (77°F).
Precipitation in Valley of the Moon remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 23 mm (0.9 in) in February to 0 mm (0 in) in July. The driest period occurs in January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with rainfall remaining under 9 mm (0.4 in).
