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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Talcahuano.
The climate in Talcahuano, Bío Bío, Chile, sees a moderate range of temperatures across the year, from 22°C (72°F) in January down to 13°C (55°F) in July.
With around 872 mm (34 in) of annual rainfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. June is the wettest month and January the driest. It also has a distinct dry season from November to March. The sunniest month is February, with 12.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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The climate in Talcahuano experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in January to a moderate 13°C (55°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in January to around 7°C (45°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
On average, Talcahuano receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 872 mm (34 in). The climate in Talcahuano shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 200 mm (7.9 in) of precipitation over 7 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 6.8 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Talcahuano Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Talcahuano serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in February with an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.0 hours of daily sunlight.
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The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 88%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. 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, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Talcahuano. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions. Talcahuano has a distinct dry season from November to March.
Daytime highs range from 13°C (55°F) in July to 22°C (72°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 7°C (45°F) to 13°C (55°F).
Annual rainfall is around 872 mm (34 in). June is the wettest month with 200 mm (7.9 in), while January is the driest with 6.8 mm (0.3 in).
Talcahuano receives around 2,803 hours of sunshine per year. February is the sunniest month with 380 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 120 hours. Overall, Talcahuano enjoys abundant sunshine.
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