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Rancagua Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Rancagua experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to mild weather. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Rancagua is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in January to a moderate 14°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 1°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Rancagua receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 772 mm annually. The seasons in Rancagua, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 171 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 4 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 7.6 mm over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Rancagua Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Rancagua

Sat   Dec 21
31°C | 13°C
SW 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
34°C | 16°C
SW 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
32°C | 17°C
SW 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Rancagua in Chile

During the months of March, April, October, 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:
  • When is summer in Rancagua?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
  • Does Rancagua have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rancagua?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rancagua?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rancagua?
    June tops the wettest month list with 171 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rancagua?
    January is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.