Monthly climate guide
San Pedro de Atacama weather in April
Expect warm weather in San Pedro de Atacama in April: afternoons reach about 24°C (74°F), while nights drop to around 7°C (44°F). Around 1 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than March and 3°C warmer than May.
What stands out in April
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in San Pedro de Atacama.
- Just 240 km apart, but San Pedro de Atacama runs about 3°C warmer than Antofagasta this month.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 17°C.
- The air is fairly dry (about 19% humidity), so warm days feel comfortable.
Avg high
24°C
74°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
1 mm
very dry
Humidity
19%
relative
Sky
23%
cloud · mostly sunny
San Pedro de Atacama weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 10°C / 50°F | 5 mm | 29% | 40% |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 10°C / 50°F | 4 mm | 34% | 41% |
| March | 25°C / 78°F | 9°C / 48°F | 3 mm | 25% | 22% |
| April | 24°C / 74°F | 7°C / 44°F | 1 mm | 19% | 23% |
| May | 20°C / 69°F | 4°C / 39°F | 1 mm | 16% | 27% |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 2°C / 36°F | 0 mm | 17% | 31% |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 2°C / 35°F | 1 mm | 15% | 31% |
| August | 21°C / 69°F | 3°C / 37°F | 1 mm | 13% | 25% |
| September | 23°C / 73°F | 5°C / 40°F | 0 mm | 13% | 21% |
| October | 24°C / 76°F | 6°C / 43°F | 1 mm | 14% | 23% |
| November | 26°C / 78°F | 7°C / 45°F | 1 mm | 15% | 20% |
| December | 27°C / 80°F | 9°C / 48°F | 4 mm | 20% | 27% |
What to pack for April
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is April a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit San Pedro de Atacama →Other Chile cities in April
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San Pedro de Atacama in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
April is a reasonable time for San Pedro de Atacama: highs around 24°C and about 1 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is San Pedro de Atacama in April?
Average highs are about 24°C (74°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in San Pedro de Atacama in April?
San Pedro de Atacama typically gets around 1 mm of rain in April — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around San Pedro de Atacama (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.