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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Guanaqueros.
Guanaqueros, Coquimbo Region, Chile, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 20°C (68°F), peaking in January at 23°C (73°F) and dipping in July to 17°C (63°F).
With just 141 mm (5.6 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate. The sunniest month is January, with 8.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guanaqueros - and find the best time to visit.
With minimal seasonal shifts, Guanaqueros experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in January to 10°C (50°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Guanaqueros is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 141 mm (5.6 in). Guanaqueros can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 43 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation over 2 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.2 mm (0.05 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Guanaqueros Precipitation page.
Guanaqueros can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in May, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Guanaqueros. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions. Guanaqueros has very little rainfall for most of the year.
Daytime highs range from 17°C (63°F) in July to 23°C (73°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 10°C (50°F) to 16°C (61°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 141 mm (5.6 in). June is the wettest month with 43 mm (1.7 in), while January is the driest with 1.2 mm (0.05 in).
Guanaqueros receives around 2,204 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 250 hours, while May is the cloudiest with just 142 hours. Overall, Guanaqueros enjoys abundant sunshine.
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