Valdivia Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Valdivia can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Valdivia can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 12°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Valdivia is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1856 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 344 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 40 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Valdivia Precipitation page.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Valdivia. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 10°C in August to 15°C in February.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Valdivia.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 88%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in October and highest during June and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
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5 m/s
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During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Valdivia occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 344 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 286 hours of sunshine.
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