San Pedro de Atacama weather in December

December in San Pedro de Atacama: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in San Pedro de Atacama · #2 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 96/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

San Pedro de Atacama climate normals — December

Daytime high26°C / 78°F😎 nice
Nighttime low12°C / 53°F
Feels like (high)23°C / 73°F
Rainfall6 mm / 0.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity24%🌵 dry
Dew point-5°C / 24°F
Sunshine12.4 h/day
Daylight13.5 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)45🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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San Pedro de Atacama in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
December in San Pedro de Atacama: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for San Pedro de Atacama on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
What is the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama in December?
In December, San Pedro de Atacama averages a daily high of 25.5°C and a low of 11.7°C, with about 5.7 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
What is the air quality in San Pedro de Atacama in December?
San Pedro de Atacama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in December.

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