Zapallar Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Zapallar, Valparaíso Region, Chile is 19°C (66°F), with daytime highs ranging from 15°C (59°F) in July to 23°C (73°F) in January. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Zapallar compares to cities worldwide.
Zapallar Monthly Temperatures
The moderate changes in the climate in Zapallar ensure gradual weather shifts through each season. At night, temperatures drop to between 16°C (61°F) and 9°C (48°F) depending on the time of year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Zapallar by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. January, the warmest month, averages 280 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Zapallar vs Chile
The map below shows the annual temperature across Chile. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Zapallar vs World: Temperature Compared
Zapallar's average annual maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Zapallar?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Zapallar, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and humidity around 80% — considered very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Zapallar's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Zapallar climate page.
