Our Habitas Atacama Timing Guide

Best WindowMay

Chile / High Desert

Our Habitas Atacama

Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.

Wildist Research Verdict

Est. $205/nt(May)

May is stellar for value. You get peak stargazing conditions with prices 50% lower than the holiday rush.

Based on real-time price & weather data.

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Located in the San Pedro de Atacama oasis, bordering the driest desert on earth. Low-slung adobe lodges blend into the terracotta landscape, minimizing impact on the ancient terrain. You're here to marvel at the clearest night skies in the world.

Access

1.5h Drive

Ideal Stay

3 nights

Insider Tip

Check-in Wednesday

Nature Windows

What you’ll see when

The sky and salt define the trip: stargazing with a laser guide, floating in the Cejar lagoon, and watching the sunrise at the Tatio geysers.

Stargazing

Salt Flats

Geyser Visits

What you’ll experience by season

Stargazing

Year-round

Year-round Constants

Driest desert, salt flats, infinite stars.

Seasons

Winter offers clearest skies; summer brings flamingoes.

Price Patterns

Price by month

Feb Low

$196

Feb High

$625

The historical average rate for this month. This sets the baseline for what a 'normal' price looks like.

Live best shows the lowest rate found in our most recent scan.

$500

$400

$300

$200

$100

Jan Pricing

Typical:$250

Best Found:$260

JJan

Feb Pricing

Typical:$266

Best Found:$205

FFeb

Mar Pricing

Typical:$290

Best Found:$265

MMar

Apr Pricing

Typical:$239

Best Found:$260

AApr

May Pricing

Typical:$205

Best Found:$190

MMay

Jun Pricing

Typical:$181

Best Found:$200

JJun

Jul Pricing

Typical:$192

Best Found:$205

JJul

Aug Pricing

Typical:$204

Best Found:$225

AAug

Sep Pricing

Typical:$228

Best Found:$250

SSep

Oct Pricing

Typical:$328

Best Found:$345

OOct

Nov Pricing

Typical:$332

Best Found:$275

NNov

Dec Pricing

Typical:$368

Best Found:$260

DDec

Data Source: Annualized Historical Average

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SEASONAL PATTERNS

Climate & Weather

Clearest

Aug

13.0% lowest cloud cover

Avg High

0°

Annual average

Extreme light variation. Aug has the clearest skies. offers the most hours of darkness.

110°90°70°50°30°

Avg High

Jan★ Comfort Pick

High84°

Rain1"

Daylight13.4h

JJan

Feb★ Comfort Pick

High82°

Rain1.18"

Daylight12.9h

FFeb

Mar★ Comfort Pick

High82°

Rain0.49"

Daylight12.2h

MMar

Apr

High78°

Rain0.04"

Daylight11.6h

AApr

May

High72°

Rain0.07"

Daylight11h

MMay

Jun

High67°

Rain0.13"

Daylight10.7h

JJun

Jul

High68°

Rain0.01"

Daylight10.9h

JJul

Aug

High72°

Rain0.11"

Daylight11.3h

AAug

Sep

High77°

Rain0.06"

Daylight12h

SSep

Oct★ Comfort Pick

High81°

Rain0"

Daylight12.6h

OOct

Nov★ Comfort Pick

High84°

Rain0.01"

Daylight13.2h

NNov

Dec★ Comfort Pick

High85°

Rain0.49"

Daylight13.5h

DDec

Most guests find Oct–Mar the most comfortable for outdoor activity.

Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall

Best Balance

Jan

Ideal mix of temp & rain

Sweat Index

Dec

85°F High (Peak)

Chill Factor

Jun

35°F Low (Pack layers)

Wettest

Feb

1.2" rain (Peak)

Logistics

Field notes

Getting There

1.5h from CJC

High altitude (2,400m). Drink water. The shuttle drops you at the gate.

The Playbook

Flat Pricing

The pricing structure is very flat here, but a mid-week check-in (Wednesday) is technically optimal.

Good to Know

Alpine Desert

At 2,400m, the air is crisp and dry. Take it slow and hydrate to adjust to the elevation.

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Planning Essentials: Our Habitas Atacama

Best Time to Visit Our Habitas Atacama

The best time to visit Our Habitas Atacama is November through January, when the endless daylight maximizes your time to explore. This is the ideal window for Salt Flats and Geyser Visits.

While these months offer the best weather, they also come with peak rates. For our favorite month to visit (balancing price with weather and activities), see the Wildist Verdict.

What is the weather like at Our Habitas Atacama?

Temperatures at Our Habitas Atacama typically range from an average low of 35°F in June to a high of 85°F in December. The wettest month is February, which sees an average of 1.18" of rain.

Our Habitas Atacama Prices by Month

Rates at Our Habitas Atacama typically range from $181 to $368. Pricing peaks in December, while June offers the lowest rates.

Average Nightly Rates

January $250
February $266
March $290
April $239
May $205
June $181
July $192
August $204
September $228
October $328
November $332
December $368