Climate - Valdivia (Chile)

Valdivia's climate is mild oceanic. Winters (June to August) are mild and rainy, while summers (December to February) are pleasantly warm during the day and cool at night, and quite sunny. Although summer is the driest season, it can sometimes rain even in this season.
The city is located in south-central Chile, in Chilean Patagonia, at 39 degrees south latitude and 13 km (8 mi) away from the Pacific coast, where the towns of Corral and Niebla are located. We are in a very green area crossed by several rivers, which often widen into swamps and marshes. To the north of the city, the Calle-Calle and Cruces rivers meet in the city and give life to the Valdivia River, which then flows into the sea, while the Angachilla River flows in the south.
To the east of the city, towards the Andes, there are several lakes and volcanoes.
Snow in Valdivia is very rare, however, the city can sometimes be blanketed in snow, as happened in August 1995 and August 2020.
At night it can get cold even in summer. Fog can form all year round.
In summer, when the winds blow from the inside, there can be very hot days, although more rarely than in cities further north, such as Chillán and Curicó. Furthermore, even in these cases, at night the temperature drops a lot.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1755 millimeters (69.1 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (February) to 335 mm (13.2 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 11.5 °C (11.5 °F) in August, September to 16 °C (16 °F) in January, February. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 2020 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Valdivia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, in January 2019, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, in January 2008, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F).

In February, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, in February 2020, it dropped to -0.1 °C (31.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in February 2019, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (45 °F) and a maximum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, in March 2019, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in March 2009, it reached 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 12.1 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.6 °C (44 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, in April 2020, it dropped to -3.1 °C (26.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, in April 2008, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 130 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 83%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 10.4 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.6 °F) and a maximum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, in May 1991, it dropped to -4.4 °C (24.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, in May 1998, it reached 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 22 days.
On average, there are 80 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 90%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 8.4 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.2 °F) and a maximum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, in June 1996, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). However, in June 2004, it reached 18.2 °C (64.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 335 mm (13.2 in), distributed over 22 days.
On average, there are 45 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 1.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 92%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 7.7 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 4.2 °C (39.5 °F) and a maximum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, in July 1999, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in July 1992, it reached 20.2 °C (68.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 260 mm (10.2 in), distributed over 22 days.
On average, there are 70 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 90%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53 °F).

In August, the average temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.3 °F) and a maximum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, in August 1992, it dropped to -4.5 °C (23.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, in August 1997, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 21 days.
On average, there are 110 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 85%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.3 °F) and a maximum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, in September 2019, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, in September 2012, it reached 25.7 °C (78.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, in October 2019, it dropped to -2.1 °C (28.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, in October 1999, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 13.3 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7 °C (44.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, in November 1996, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, in November 2016, it reached 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 15.3 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, in December 2019, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in December 2007, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (58.5 °F).