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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Temuco.
Temuco, Araucanía, Chile, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 25°C (77°F) in February, while winters cool to 12°C (54°F) in July.
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1418 mm (56 in) per year. June is the wettest month and January the driest. The city also experiences distinct dry (January to February) and wet (May to August) seasons, with warm summers and mild winters. January is the sunniest month, averaging 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Temuco. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 12°C (54°F) during cooler months like July.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) in February to around 4°C (39°F) during July.
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Temuco has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1418 mm (56 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 265 mm (10 in) of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less rainfall, with 29 mm (1.1 in) over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Temuco Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Temuco. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Temuco.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 86%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Temuco. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions. Temuco has distinct dry (January to February) and wet (May to August) seasons, with warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 12°C (54°F) in July to 25°C (77°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 4°C (39°F) to 10°C (50°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1418 mm (56 in). June is the wettest month with 265 mm (10 in), while January is the driest with 29 mm (1.1 in).
Temuco receives around 2,195 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 305 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 76 hours. Overall, Temuco enjoys abundant sunshine.
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