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San Pedro de Atacama Weather in March

With daytime temperatures of 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows of 9°C (48°F), March in San Pedro de Atacama brings high temperatures during the day. The perfect weather makes it an appealing time to visit.

Rainfall in San Pedro de Atacama in March

Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated, with 9 mm (0.4 in) on average. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in San Pedro de Atacama in March

San Pedro de Atacama in March has perfect weather. Days reach 23°C (73°F) and nights cool to 9°C (48°F). This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. Nights drop to 9°C (48°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama.

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San Pedro de Atacama Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C (73°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 9 mm (0.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 31%  

Historical weather for San Pedro de Atacama in March

Browse day-by-day weather records for San Pedro de Atacama spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

San Pedro de Atacama historical weather extremes in March

According to our 20 years of weather records for San Pedro de Atacama, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2026.

  • San Pedro de Atacama recorded its highest March temperature of 31°C (88°F) on March 6, 2010.
  • San Pedro de Atacama experienced its chilliest March day on March 25, 2015, reaching only 16°C (61°F).
  • The lowest overnight temperature recorded in March was 5°C (41°F) (March 30, 2014).

Best Places in Chile in March

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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).

What to Wear in San Pedro de Atacama in March

Pleasant temperatures in March mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home.

What To Do in San Pedro de Atacama in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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