Frutillar Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Frutillar, Los Lagos, Chile. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Frutillar has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1811 mm (71 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The seasons in Frutillar, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 262 mm (10 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 71 mm (2.8 in) over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). The city receives 57 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Frutillar Temperature page.
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in July
Explore Frutillar's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Frutillar spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Chile: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Chile. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Frutillar vs World: Rainfall Compared
Frutillar's average annual precipitation is 1811 mm (71 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Frutillar's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Frutillar Climate page.
