April · Chile
Best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in San Pedro de Atacama in April
Average temperature 15°C, 0 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
9.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 17%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in San Pedro de Atacama scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
San Pedro de Atacama is the base for the Atacama's geysers, salt flats and stargazing skies.
April is one of the strongest months in San Pedro de Atacama (6th)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for San Pedro de Atacama at 9/10 (6th of 12), just behind February at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama in April?
- In April, San Pedro de Atacama averages 15°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
- April earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in San Pedro de Atacama in April?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 17% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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