February · Chile
Best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in San Pedro de Atacama in February
Average temperature 18°C, 2 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 31% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.7/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- Humidity
- 31%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in San Pedro de Atacama scores 9.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 2 mm of rain, and roughly 28 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.
February: the best month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for San Pedro de Atacama at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama in February?
- In February, San Pedro de Atacama averages 18°C, 2 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
- February earns a 9.7/10 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 February?
- Expect about 2 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 31% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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