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Coihaique Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Coihaique experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall 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 Coihaique is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°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

Coihaique has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1753 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Coihaique experiences moderate seasonal variation in snow/rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 202 mm in June, the wettest month, and 95 mm in February, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Coihaique can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 8.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine


Daily hours of sunshine


Forecast for Coihaique

Sat   Dec 21
19°C | 5°C
W 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
18°C | 8°C
NW 3 m/s
2 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Mon   Dec 23
20°C | 11°C
W 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Coihaique?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Coihaique?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Coihaique?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Coihaique?
    June tops the wettest month list with 202 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Coihaique?
    February is the driest month with 95 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Coihaique?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 251 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.