Weather in July in Chile
Considering a trip to Chile this July 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 July?
In July, Chile experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. The month of July is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Valle Nevado at -0°C to warm in Lake Pehoé at 25°C. At night it cools down to 14°C in Lake Pehoé and -8°C in Valle Nevado. Although July is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Chile where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Pica with an average of 1.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Chaitén with 496 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 130 hours of sunlight anticipated in Santiago. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at July's conditions in Chile, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Chile's yearly weather, check out our Chile climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Chile?
Santiago
In July Santiago generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Viña del Mar
In July Viña del Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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La Serena
In July La Serena generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Valparaíso
In July Valparaíso generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pucón
In July Pucón generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Chile?
In our opinion, July is a good time to visit Chile with overall tolerable weather in Santiago. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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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