Climate - Coyhaique (Chile)

Coyhaique's climate is oceanic, with cold, rainy winters and cool summers.
The city is located in southern Chile, at 45 degrees south latitude, 350 meters above sea level, and about 50 km (30 mi) southeast of Puerto Aysén.
Coyhaique is one of the few Chilean cities located east of the Andes. At this latitude, the Andes are not very high, however, there are peaks that reach 1,800 meters (5,900 ft). Above 1,200 meters (3,900 ft), the climate becomes subpolar and trees cannot grow, and the mountains are often covered with snow. Further south, on the other hand, there is a very high mountain, Mount San Valentin, which reaches 4,058 meters in height (13,313 ft).
The presence of the mountains to the west reduces the influence of sea currents, so the city is exposed to polar cold waves, when an air mass of Antarctic origin settles on the ground. In June 2002, the temperature dropped to -19 °C (-2 °F).
On the other hand, the mountains partly protect the city from the rains, which are still frequent all year round, but especially in autumn and winter, from April to September. In winter, from May to September it can snow, and sometimes snowfalls can be abundant.
On the other hand, fog can form in stable periods.
In summer, the days can be a bit cool when it rains, otherwise the temperature can exceed 20 °C (68 °F). Nights are cool, and sometimes even cold. The cold records in this season are around 0/1 °C (32/34 °F).
Hot days are rare, and the temperature rarely exceeds 30 °C (86 °F).

Best Time

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The best time to visit Coyhaique is the summer, from December to February, as it is the mildest and sunniest of the year. However, at night it can get cold even in this season.

Coyhaique - Climate data

In Coyhaique, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 3.0 °C (37.3 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Coyhaique, precipitation amounts to 990 millimeters (39 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest month (February) to 140 mm (5.5 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
In Coyhaique, there are on average around 2000 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Coyhaique - Weather by month

Based on the period 1998-2020

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In January, the weather in Coyhaique is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.3 °F) and a maximum of 20.1 °C (68.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) in January 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 31.8 °C (89.2 °F) in January 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Coyhaique is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.1 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in February 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In March, the weather in Coyhaique is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in March 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in March 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In April, the weather in Coyhaique is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.5 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.5 °C (40.1 °F) and a maximum of 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -6.3 °C (20.7 °F) in April 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In May, the weather in Coyhaique is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.7 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 2.5 °C (36.6 °F) and a maximum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.4 °C (16.9 °F) in May 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) in May 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In June, the weather in Coyhaique is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.2 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) and a maximum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19.2 °C (-2.6 °F) in June 2002.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it reached 15 °C (59 °F) in June 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Coyhaique is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.0 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -0.7 °C (30.8 °F) and a maximum of 6.6 °C (43.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13.5 °F). However, it dropped to -17 °C (1.4 °F) in July 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it reached 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) in July 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In August, the weather in Coyhaique is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.9 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 0.7 °C (33.2 °F) and a maximum of 9.2 °C (48.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22 °F). However, it dropped to -10.6 °C (12.9 °F) in August 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it reached 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) in August 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In September, the weather in Coyhaique is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.1 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.4 °C (36.4 °F) and a maximum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.5 °C (16.7 °F) in September 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) in September 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Coyhaique is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.4 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.3 °F) and a maximum of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.3 °C (18.9 °F) in October 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In November, the weather in Coyhaique is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F) in November 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In December, the weather in Coyhaique is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.9 °C (46.1 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -1.7 °C (28.9 °F) in December 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in December 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 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 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).