San Pedro de Atacama vs Santiago in January

San Pedro de Atacama is the better pick in January — 95 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Pedro de Atacama is warm, dry, clean air, while Santiago is hot, dry.

San Pedro de Atacama vs Santiago — January climate, side by side

🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama🇨🇱 Santiago
Comfort score95/100 (S)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high24°C31°C
Avg high / low25° / 13°30° / 14°
Rainfall22 mm7 mm
Rainy days41
Humidity38%54%
Air quality (AQI)4483

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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San Pedro de Atacama vs Santiago in January — FAQ

Is January better in San Pedro de Atacama or Santiago?
San Pedro de Atacama is the better pick in January — 95 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Pedro de Atacama is warm, dry, clean air, while Santiago is hot, dry.
What is the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama vs Santiago in January?
In January, San Pedro de Atacama averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 22 mm of rain; Santiago averages 30°C high / 14°C low with about 7 mm.