Weather in April in Chile
Considering a trip to Chile this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Chile in April?
The weather in Chile in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Villa O'Higgins at 7°C to warm in Pica at 26°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Pica and -1°C in Villa O'Higgins.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Pica with an average of 0.9 mm to heavy rainfall in Chaitén with 424 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Santiago enjoys approximately 201 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chile in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Chile climate page.
Where to go in Chile in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Chile?
Santiago
In April Santiago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Viña del Mar
In April Viña del Mar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
La Serena
In April La Serena generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Valparaíso
In April Valparaíso generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Pucón
In April Pucón generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Chile?
We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Chile. Typically, the climate in Santiago is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Santiago. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.
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