San Pedro de Atacama

Valley of the Moon Weather in October

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

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San Pedro de Atacama Calama

Are you planning a trip a to Valley of the Moon, Chile in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Valley of the Moon in October

Valley of the Moon, Chile is a region in Chile. October in Valley of the Moon generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in San Pedro de Atacama.

For specific regional insights in Valley of the Moon, Chile, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

October is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0 mm (0 in) in San Pedro de Atacama. In San Pedro de Atacama, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Valley of the Moon, Chile?

Temperature range in Valley of the Moon (October)

Precipitation variation in Valley of the Moon (October)

San Pedro de Atacama

In October San Pedro de Atacama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
0 mm (0 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

Calama

In October Calama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Calama →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Valley of the Moon, in Chile.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro de Atacama 23°C (73°F) 6°C (43°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Calama 24°C (75°F) 6°C (43°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

Valley of the Moon weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Valley of the Moon, Chile typically experiences excellent weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Pedro de Atacama average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Valley of the Moon, Chile during October range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in San Pedro de Atacama.

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

October is on the drier side in Valley of the Moon, Chile. San Pedro de Atacama averages only about 0 mm (0 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Valley of the Moon, Chile with overall excellent weather in San Pedro de Atacama. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December provide excellent weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Valley of the Moon.

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