San Pedro de Atacama

Valley of the Moon Weather in September

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

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San Pedro de Atacama Calama

Considering a trip to Valley of the Moon, Chile this September 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 September

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

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in San Pedro de Atacama.

For a closer look at conditions across Valley of the Moon, Chile, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

September is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1 mm (0.04 in) in San Pedro de Atacama.

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 September

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

Temperature range in Valley of the Moon (September)

Precipitation variation in Valley of the Moon (September)

San Pedro de Atacama

In September San Pedro de Atacama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

Calama

In September Calama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Valley of the Moon, in Chile.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro de Atacama 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Calama 22°C (72°F) 5°C (41°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)

Valley of the Moon weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

In September, Valley of the Moon, Chile generally has excellent weather conditions. San Pedro de Atacama sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

In San Pedro de Atacama, the average daytime high in September is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

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

Not particularly. San Pedro de Atacama averages just 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Valley of the Moon, Chile.

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

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Valley of the Moon, Chile. Typically, the climate in San Pedro de Atacama is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Valley of the Moon, Chile is in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December with generally excellent weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

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