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Valdivia Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

Visitors to Valdivia can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average 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 average around 4°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Valdivia ranges from 10°C in August to 15°C in February.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Valdivia in Chile

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:
  • When is the rainy season in Valdivia?
    Rainy season in Valdivia occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Valdivia?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Valdivia?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Valdivia?
    June tops the wettest month list with 344 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Valdivia?
    January is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Valdivia?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 286 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Valdivia

    Thu   Nov 21
    20°C | 8°C
    W 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    17°C | 6°C
    NW 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    21°C | 11°C
    NW 14 km/h
    3.2 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain