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Chillán Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Chillán experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to mild weather. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Chillán is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Chillán has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1158 mm of rainfall per year. Chillán can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 262 mm of precipitation over 7 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 11 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chillán Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Chillán can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 11.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Chillán

Sat   Dec 21
30°C | 11°C
S 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
35°C | 12°C
SW 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
30°C | 13°C
SW 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Chillán in Chile

During the months of March, April, October and November 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 summer in Chillán?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Chillán?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Chillán?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chillán?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chillán?
    June tops the wettest month list with 262 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chillán?
    January is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chillán?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 357 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.