San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in january 2025
The weather in San Pedro de Atacama in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
58°F
Clear/Sunny
81% of time
15%
5%
1%
Weather at 12pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
81% of time
13%
7%
1%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
73% of time
15%
10%
2%
Weather at 3am
52°F
77%
14%
8%
1%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in january.
The climate of San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in january is perfect
In january in San Pedro de Atacama, the climate is relatively dry (with 1.7in of rainfall over 2 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in december there is an average of 0.3in of rainfall over 0 days.
The climate quite enjoyable in that locality january. Temperatures are up to 74°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in San Pedro de Atacama is 67°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in San Pedro de Atacama in january with a maximum record of 86°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 30 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 97% of the month.
In january in San Pedro de Atacama, the days on average last 13:22. Sunrise is at 07:01 and sets at 20:23.
With a good climate, january is a good month to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2012) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 46% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.87km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 10% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:01 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:23 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:22 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in january 2024:
56°F to 83°F
54°F to 83°F
52°F to 83°F
52°F to 83°F
54°F to 83°F
56°F to 85°F
56°F to 86°F
58°F to 88°F
56°F to 86°F
58°F to 86°F
56°F to 86°F
54°F to 85°F
54°F to 83°F
54°F to 85°F
59°F to 86°F
61°F to 86°F
58°F to 88°F
63°F to 88°F
59°F to 83°F
63°F to 83°F
61°F to 83°F
59°F to 85°F
59°F to 83°F
59°F to 85°F
58°F to 85°F
58°F to 83°F
58°F to 83°F
59°F to 83°F
59°F to 83°F
58°F to 85°F
58°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Chile in january
Cities near San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert):
| El Tatio in january | perfect weather |
| Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos in january | perfect weather |
| Calama in january | perfect weather |
| Tocopilla in january | perfect weather |
| Antofagasta in january | perfect weather |
| Iquique in january | perfect weather |
| Taltal in january | perfect weather |
| Chañaral in january | perfect weather |
| Caldera in january | perfect weather |
| Parque Nacional Lauca in january | bad weather |
| Arica in january | perfect weather |
| Copiapó in january | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in january:
Weather data for San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert).