San Pedro de Atacama weather in January
January in San Pedro de Atacama: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in San Pedro de Atacama · #3 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 96/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
San Pedro de Atacama climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 39% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
- January in San Pedro de Atacama: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 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 January?
- In January, San Pedro de Atacama averages a daily high of 24.5°C and a low of 12.1°C, with about 23.3 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in San Pedro de Atacama in January?
- San Pedro de Atacama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in January.