Chaitén Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Chaitén changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Chaitén Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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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:February has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 585 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 249 mm of precipitation.
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