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La Herradura Climate by Month

La Herradura maintains a fairly consistent pleasant average temperature. The area is known for its low rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In La Herradura temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 10°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

La Herradura sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 131 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives moderate rainfall, averaging 36 mm of precipitation, recorded across a single rainy day. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 1.8 mm over 2 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in La Herradura. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, May marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: La Serena, Chile (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: La Serena, Chile (13 KM, 8 Miles).

The best time of year to visit La Herradura in Chile

During the months of January, February, March, November and December 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in La Herradura?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in La Herradura?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in La Herradura?
    June tops the wettest month list with 36 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in La Herradura?
    January is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in La Herradura?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for La Herradura

    Sun   Dec 15
    19°C | 13°C
    W 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    19°C | 12°C
    W 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    19°C | 13°C
    W 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain