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Chaitén Climate by Month

The weather in Chaitén sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Chaitén changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Chaitén experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 4844 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 585 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 249 mm over 3 rainy days.

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

The best time of year to visit Chaitén in Chile

The average rainfall figures in Chaitén are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Chaitén?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chaitén?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chaitén?
    June tops the wettest month list with 585 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chaitén?
    February is the driest month with 249 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Chaitén

    Thu   Nov 21
    16°C | 7°C
    W 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    15°C | 10°C
    NW 25 km/h
    4.9 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    15°C | 12°C
    NE 22 km/h
    28 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain