San Pedro de Atacama

Valley of the Moon Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Valley of the Moon, Chile in January.

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San Pedro de Atacama Calama

Considering a trip to Valley of the Moon, Chile this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Valley of the Moon in January

Valley of the Moon, Chile is a region in Chile. January in Valley of the Moon generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in San Pedro de Atacama.

To explore the conditions in Valley of the Moon, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Pedro de Atacama with an average of 6 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Calama with 12 mm (0.5 in).

Explore Valley of the Moon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Valley of the Moon — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Pedro de Atacama)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April22°C (72°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September21°C (70°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Valley of the Moon in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Valley of the Moon.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Valley of the Moon

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Valley of the Moon, Chile?

Temperature range in Valley of the Moon (January)

Precipitation variation in Valley of the Moon (January)

San Pedro de Atacama

In January San Pedro de Atacama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

Calama

In January Calama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Valley of the Moon, in Chile.

In our records: Chile January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Chile in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Chile reached 41°C (106°F) in Los Ángeles on January 26, 2017.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Chile brought 300 mm (12 in) in Coyhaique on January 2, 1981.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Valley of the Moon in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro de Atacama 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Calama 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Valley of the Moon weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Valley of the Moon, Chile in January?

January in Valley of the Moon, Chile brings perfect weather. In San Pedro de Atacama, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Valley of the Moon, Chile in January?

San Pedro de Atacama averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does Valley of the Moon, Chile get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Valley of the Moon, Chile during January, with San Pedro de Atacama averaging close to 6 mm (0.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Valley of the Moon, Chile?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Valley of the Moon, Chile. Typically, the climate in San Pedro de Atacama is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

Interested in more climate information?

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