Chile weather in October
What is the weather like in Chile in October?
The weather conditions in Chile in October vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During October in Chile, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Villa O'Higgins with 6°C (42°F) to high in Pica with 27°C (80°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Pica and -2°C (29°F) in Villa O'Higgins.
Precipitation in October varies from almost none in Calama with an average of 0.2mm (0.01 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Chaitén with 382mm (15 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Chile, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in Chile
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Chile?
Average weather in Santiago
In October Santiago generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (69°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Viña del Mar
In October Viña del Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (51°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in La Serena
In October La Serena generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (69°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (53°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Valparaíso
In October Valparaíso generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Pucón
In October Pucón generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Chile?
In our opinion October is one of the best times to visit Chile with commonly perfect weather in Santiago. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Chile is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Santiago.
The worst month is June that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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