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Chile Weather in October

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

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Santiago Viña del Mar San Pedro de Atacama Pucón

Are you planning a trip a to Chile in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Chile in October

Chile offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Villa O'Higgins at 6°C (43°F) to warm in Pica at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Pica and -2°C (28°F) in Villa O'Higgins.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, 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 382 mm (15 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Santiago enjoys about 205 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Chile in October

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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).

Popular Destinations in Chile

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Chile?

Temperature range in Chile (October)

Precipitation variation in Chile (October)

Santiago

In October Santiago generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
205 hours
306 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santiago →

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 (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
171 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Viña del Mar →

La Serena

In October La Serena generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
171 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Serena →

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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
171 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Valparaíso →

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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
243 mm (9.6 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Pucón →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santiago 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Viña del Mar 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
San Pedro de Atacama 23°C (73°F) 6°C (43°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Pucón 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Hanga Roa 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Valparaíso 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)

Chile weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chile in October?

Expect perfect weather across Chile in October. The popular destination of Santiago averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Chile in October?

Average temperatures in Chile during October range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Santiago.

Does Chile get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Santiago averages just 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Chile.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Chile?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Chile with overall 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. On the other hand, the month of June tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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