Elqui Valley Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The best travel time to visit the Elqui Valley depends on what you want to do. Are you coming for nature and vineyards or would you like to see the stars?
The Elqui Valley is one of the best places in the world to look at the stars. To see the most beautiful starry sky it is best to visit the valley around the new moon.
You can visit the valley and the surrounding area all year round. Yet you have higher temperatures in summer. We recommend visiting the Elqui Valley from December to March.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Elqui Valley can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in January to a chilly 7°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -5°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Elqui Valley typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 407 mm. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 47 mm of snow/rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of snow/rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 24 mm of rainfall.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Elqui Valley, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. May sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 89%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Elqui Valley in Chile
Other facts from our historical weather data:January has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 47 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
