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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Castro.
Castro, Los Lagos, Chile, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. February is the warmest month with daytime highs of 21°C (70°F), while July is the coolest at 11°C (52°F).
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1699 mm (67 in) per year. June is the wettest month and February the driest. The city also experiences a distinct rainy season from May to August.
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The climate in Castro experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C (52°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.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Castro has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1699 mm (67 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 224 mm (8.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less rainfall, with 72 mm (2.8 in) over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Castro Precipitation page.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 88%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. 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 and February typically offer the most optimal weather in Castro. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions. Castro has a distinct rainy season from May to August.
Daytime highs range from 11°C (52°F) in July to 21°C (70°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 4°C (39°F) to 10°C (50°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1699 mm (67 in). June is the wettest month with 224 mm (8.8 in), while February is the driest with 72 mm (2.8 in).
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