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Chile Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chile in April.

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Santiago Viña del Mar San Pedro de Atacama Pucón

Planning a journey to Chile this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect 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 (45°F) to warm in Pica at 26°C (79°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Pica and -1°C (30°F) in Villa O'Higgins.

For a closer look at conditions across Chile, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in San Pedro de Atacama with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to heavy rainfall in Chaitén with 424 mm (17 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Santiago enjoys approximately 201 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Chile in April

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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Temperature range in Chile (April)

Precipitation variation in Chile (April)

Santiago

In April Santiago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
272 hours
201 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Santiago →

Viña del Mar

In April Viña del Mar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
176 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Viña del Mar →

La Serena

In April La Serena generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
162 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Serena →

Valparaíso

In April Valparaíso generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
176 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Valparaíso →

Pucón

In April Pucón generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
358 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Pucón →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chile in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santiago 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Viña del Mar 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
San Pedro de Atacama 22°C (72°F) 6°C (43°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Pucón 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)
Hanga Roa 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Valparaíso 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Chile weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chile in April?

In April, Chile generally has perfect weather conditions. Santiago sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Chile in April?

Santiago averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Chile get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Chile during April, with Santiago averaging close to 37 mm (1.5 in).

Is April a Good 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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