Chile weather in October
Planning a getaway to Chile this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like 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.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Villa O'Higgins at 6°C to warm in Pica at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Pica and -2°C in Villa O'Higgins.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Calama with an average of 0.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Chaitén with 382 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in Santiago. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at October'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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Average weather in Santiago
In October Santiago generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Chile.
Is October the best 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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