Pucón Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pucón, Araucanía, Chile. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Pucón experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 3020 mm (119 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Pucón, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 529 mm (21 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 94 mm (3.7 in) over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pucón Temperature page.

Explore Pucón's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026

Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Pucón spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.

Historical weather Temperatures Precipitation

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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.

Pucón vs World: Rainfall Compared

Pucón's average annual precipitation is 3020 mm (119 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Pucón's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pucón Climate page.