Chile
11 to 26°C
temperature
3403 hours
sunshine per day
151 mm
rain
324 days
dry
41 days
rain
0 days
snow

Climate of Chile

Chile has a mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for Chile is 19° degrees and there is about 150 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 316 days a year with an average humidity of 45% and an UV-index of 4.

Climate averages for the whole year

  • Day: the average daily temperature during the day is between 11°C and 26°C
  • Night:the average nighttime temperature is between 2°C and 12°C
  • Rain: it rains 41 days and there is a total of approximately 151 mm rainfall
  • Sun hours: throughout the year there are 3403 sun hours
Maximum temperature: between 11°C and 26°C
Warmest month: 26°C in January
Coldest month: 11°C in July
Night temperature: between 2°C and 12°C
Dry days: 324 days
Days with rain: 41 days
Days with snow: 0 days
Total rain sum: 151 mm
Hours of sunshine: 3403 hours

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Temperature graph

This graph shows the average maximum temperature (red) and minimum temperature (blue) for Chile.

Precipitation graph

This graph shows the average amount of rainfall per month for Chile.

Climate table of Chile

In this climate table you can see at a glance what the average weather per month is for Chile. The data has been collected over a 30-year period, from which an average per month has been derived. From year to year the differences may be larger or smaller, but with this climate table you have a good idea of what the weather for Chile might be like in a given month.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day temp. (°C) 26 25 24 21 16 13 11 13 15 18 22 24
Night temp. (°C) 12 12 10 8 6 4 2 3 4 6 9 10
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Precipitation (mm) 1 1 1 3 23 43 22 26 15 9 5 2
Days with rain 1 1 2 3 5 6 6 6 5 3 2 1
Dry days 30 27 29 27 26 24 25 25 25 28 28 30
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sun hours per day 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10
Wind force (Bft) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
UV-index 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 5

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Chile, a country that stretches more than 4,300 kilometers from north to south, offers an amazing diversity of climates, ranging from the world's driest desert in the north to temperate rainforests in the south.

The diversity of Chile's climate

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Chile's geography and topography play a crucial role in its wide variety of weather conditions. In the north lies the Atacama Desert, known as the driest place on earth, where some areas have not seen rain for centuries. Here annual precipitation varies between 200 and 500 mm, but in some parts even less than that falls, while the area enjoys about 2,200 hours of sunshine per year.

Central Chile, with cities such as Santiago and Valparaíso, enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. This area is ideal for agriculture, including vineyards that produce some of the best wines in the world.

Southern Chile, including regions such as Patagonia, has a cooler climate with more precipitation, contributing to lush green landscapes and vast forests. The weather here can be unpredictable, with cold winters and moderate summers.

Climate averages and extremes

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The average annual temperature for Chile is 19°C, with average daily temperatures ranging between 11 and 26 degrees Celsius. The coldest month is July, with an average temperature of 11 degrees Celsius, while January is the warmest month with averages around 26 degrees Celsius.

The country has an average of 316 dry days per year, with an average humidity of 45% and a UV index of 4, contributing to the unique biodiversity and diverse ecosystems found in the country.

The impact of climate change

Climate change poses a growing threat to Chile's diverse ecosystems. From melting glaciers in Patagonia to longer droughts in the Atacama Desert, the effects are being felt all over the country. These changes affect not only natural habitats, but also the agriculture, water supply and way of life of local people.

Climate of Chile by month

What is the average climate in a given month for Chile? Click on a month to see all monthly averages for sunshine, maximum and minimum temperatures, percent chance of rain per day, snowfall and number of rainy days.

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