La Serena Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in La Serena changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C (63°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in January to around 9°C (48°F) during July.

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Temperature ranges by month

La Serena experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 111 mm (4.4 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 32 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across a single rainy day. In contrast, the driest month January brings less rainfall, with 0.6 mm (0.02 in) over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our La Serena Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in La Serena. 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.

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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