Coquimbo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Coquimbo remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in January to a moderate 17°C (63°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in January to around 10°C (50°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Coquimbo experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 125 mm (4.9 in) annually. The climate in Coquimbo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation over a single rainy day.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.4 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Coquimbo Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Coquimbo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in May, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 89%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year