Climate in Concepcion (Chile)

The climate of Concepción (Concepción de la Madre Santísima de la Luz) is mild oceanic, with temperate, rainy winters (June to August) and mild, sunny summers (December to February).
The city is located in central Chile, at 36 degrees south latitude, on the Pacific coast, where a cold current flows.
For this reason, summer is cool, at least compared to the latitude. The heat records of the last thirty years are of 33/34 °C (91/93 °F), while in cities such as Concepción and Los Ángeles, which are located at a certain distance from the sea, they are of 40/41 °C (104/106 °F).
At night and in the early morning, especially in autumn and winter, fog can form.
In autumn and winter, and in particular from May to July, the rains are particularly abundant.

Best Time

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The best time to visit is Concepción from November to March, as it is the mildest and sunniest of the year. However, at night it can be a bit cold even in this season, and the sea is also cold for swimming.

Concepcion - Climate data

In Concepcion, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 9.7 °C (49.4 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1090 millimeters (42.9 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest months (January, February) to 230 mm (9.1 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 12.5 °C (54 °F) in July, August, September to 16 °C (61 °F) in January, February, March. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 2685 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Concepcion - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in January 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 34.1 °C (93.4 °F) in January 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.7 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 4.5 °C (40.1 °F) in February 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in February 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (49.9 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 3.1 °C (37.6 °F) in March 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in March 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) in April 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 28.8 °C (83.8 °F) in April 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.1 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.8 °F) and a maximum of 16.5 °C (61.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in May 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) in May 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.6 °C (43.8 °F) and a maximum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.2 °C (28 °F) in June 2002.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.7 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42 °F) and a maximum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -3.5 °C (25.7 °F) in July 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 23.9 °C (75 °F) in July 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (55 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 6 °C (42.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F) and a maximum of 16.1 °C (60.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F) in September 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 28.8 °C (83.8 °F) in September 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) in October 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in October 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (56 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in November 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in December 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.