Weather and climate in 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.
Fog can form all year round.
In late autumn and winter, from May to August, the rains are frequent and abundant. When the sky is clear, the temperature can sometimes drop below freezing at night.
Snow in Valdivia is very rare, however, the city can sometimes be blanketed in snow, as happened in August 1995 and August 2020.
In summer, temperatures are pleasant during the day, but nights are cool, and sometimes even cold. The cold records in this season are around freezing.
When the winds blow from the interior, there can be very hot days, although more rarely than in cities further north, such as Temuco. Furthermore, even in these cases, at night the temperature drops a lot.

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The best time to visit Valdivia is the summer, from December to February, as it is the mildest and sunniest of the year. However, during the day it can sometimes get hot, moreover, at night it can get a bit cold even in this season. The sea is also cold for swimming.

Valdivia - Climate data

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 (53 °F) in August, September to 16 °C (61 °F) in January, February. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 2020 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Valdivia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) in January 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F) in January 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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February, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to -0.1 °C (31.8 °F) in February 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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March is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in March 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 31.4 °C (88.5 °F) in March 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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April is generally a mild month. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -3.1 °C (26.4 °F) in April 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) in April 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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May is generally a mild month. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -4.4 °C (24.1 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) in May 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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June is generally a quite mild month. 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, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in June 1996.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). However, it reached 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) in June 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 335 mm (13.2 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 16% of the time.
The average humidity is 92%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 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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July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. 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, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in July 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) in July 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 260 mm (10.2 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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August is generally a quite mild month. 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, it dropped to -4.5 °C (23.9 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in August 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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September is generally a mild month. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in September 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) in September 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 12 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 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -2.1 °C (28.2 °F) in October 2019.
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 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in October 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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November is generally a mild month. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) in November 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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December is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) in December 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in December 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.