San Pedro de Atacama weather in March

March in San Pedro de Atacama: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in San Pedro de Atacama · #8 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 95/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

San Pedro de Atacama climate normals — March

Daytime high24°C / 75°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 51°F
Feels like (high)22°C / 72°F
Rainfall9 mm / 0.4 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity42%🍃 comfortable
Dew point2°C / 36°F
Sunshine11.3 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)30🍃 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 March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
March in San Pedro de Atacama: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for San Pedro de Atacama on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
What is the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama in March?
In March, San Pedro de Atacama averages a daily high of 23.8°C and a low of 10.5°C, with about 9 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in San Pedro de Atacama in March?
San Pedro de Atacama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in March.

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