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San Pedro de Atacama weather in October (Antofagasta Region, Chile)

Will it be rainy or sunny in San Pedro de Atacama this October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama in October, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 23°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

San Pedro de Atacama in October usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.8 mm for the month. Expect the least amount of rain this month, providing an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities. Enjoy the freedom of clear skies and dry conditions. Typically around 3 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit San Pedro de Atacama. January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Pedro de Atacama climate page with graphs.

 

San Pedro de Atacama, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 9%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.8 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 13%  

Where to go in Chile in October

Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to San Pedro de Atacama, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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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