La Serena Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in La Serena, Coquimbo Region, Chile. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
La Serena has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The climate in La Serena shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 32 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation during the wettest month June, distributed over a single rainy day.
In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days.
June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 150 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our La Serena Temperature page.
Explore La Serena's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for La Serena 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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La Serena vs World: Rainfall Compared
La Serena's average annual precipitation is 111 mm (4.4 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
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 La Serena's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our La Serena Climate page.
