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Viña del Mar Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Many tourists travel in the months January and February (summer) to the beaches of Viña del Mar. In summer the average temperature is between 20°C and 24°C and in winter between 10°C and 14°C. June and July are the most rainy months.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Viña del Mar experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in January to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 8°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Viña del Mar maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 371 mm. The climate in Viña del Mar shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 116 mm of precipitation over 3 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.3 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Viña del Mar Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Viña del Mar serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Valparaíso, Chile (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Valparaíso, Chile (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Forecast for Viña del Mar

Sat   Dec 21
27°C | 12°C
SW 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
20°C | 12°C
NW 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
20°C | 11°C
NW 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Viña del Mar in Chile

During the months of January, February and March 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 Viña del Mar?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Viña del Mar?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Viña del Mar?
    June tops the wettest month list with 116 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Viña del Mar?
    January is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Viña del Mar?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 280 hours of sunshine.

  • 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.