March · Chile
Best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in San Pedro de Atacama in March
Average temperature 18°C, 1 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 30% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 30%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in San Pedro de Atacama scores 9.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
March ranks 3rd of 12 for San Pedro de Atacama — one of the best windows
March averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in San Pedro de Atacama (3rd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. 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 March?
- In March, San Pedro de Atacama averages 18°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
- March earns a 9.5/10 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 March?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 30% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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