Colina climate
Colina (Chile) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 256 mm10 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Colina climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3392 | 1967 | 2679 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 3290 | 1965 | 2578 | 90.3 |
| Mar | 3187 | 1763 | 2475 | 90.3 |
| Apr | 2781 | 1458 | 2169 | 110.4 |
| May | 2373 | 1152 | 1763 | 411.6 |
| Jun | 2067 | 846 | 1457 | 592.3 |
| Jul | 1966 | 745 | 1356 | 451.8 |
| Aug | 2169 | 847 | 1458 | 361.4 |
| Sep | 2374 | 1050 | 1762 | 130.5 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1254 | 1966 | 100.4 |
| Nov | 3086 | 1559 | 2272 | 90.3 |
| Dec | 3290 | 1763 | 2577 | 60.3 |
| Year | 3392 | 745 | 2068 | 25610 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31% | 32% | 8.8 | 14:07 |
| Feb | 33% | 31% | 7.9 | 13:19 |
| Mar | 31% | 36% | 6.5 | 12:23 |
| Apr | 31% | 52% | 4.5 | 11:18 |
| May | 38% | 70% | 2.9 | 10:26 |
| Jun | 45% | 74% | 2.1 | 9:58 |
| Jul | 48% | 74% | 2.3 | 10:09 |
| Aug | 47% | 72% | 3.1 | 10:54 |
| Sep | 45% | 68% | 4.5 | 11:56 |
| Oct | 39% | 64% | 6.0 | 12:59 |
| Nov | 33% | 48% | 7.7 | 13:54 |
| Dec | 29% | 37% | 8.8 | 14:20 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Colina is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.1 °C23.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 256 mm10 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 57% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: September–April. The wettest month is June (59 mm2.3 in), the driest is December (6 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 29% in December to 48% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 31%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in July to 9 km/h (5 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in June to 14.3 hours in December.
Best time to visit Colina
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–November: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 9 mm0.3 in to 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C92 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Colina
- Summer (December–February) — highs 3290 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1763 to 19 °C67 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2373 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1152 to 17 °C63 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1966 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 745 to 8 °C47 °F, about 47 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2374 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1050 to 15 °C59 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Colina compares
Compared with Santiago, about 28 km to the south, Colina is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer and receives 7% less precipitation (256 mm10 in vs 274 mm11 in). The difference is largest in August (0.9 °C1.5 °F warmer).
Of the 25 places in Chile covered by World Climates, Colina is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 17th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Chile climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Guelmim (Morocco, BWh), El Cajon (United States, BSh) and Escondido (United States, BSh).
Nearby places
- Santiago 28 km · 19 °C67 °F · 274 mm11 in
- Viña del Mar 84 km · 18 °C65 °F · 287 mm11 in
- Valparaíso 91 km · 14 °C58 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Rancagua 107 km · 19 °C66 °F · 301 mm12 in
- Mendoza 174 km · 17 °C63 °F · 290 mm11 in
- Curicó 204 km · 17 °C63 °F · 351 mm14 in
- Talca 262 km · 15 °C60 °F · 505 mm20 in
- San Rafael 267 km · 17 °C62 °F · 410 mm16 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Colina?
January is the warmest month in Colina, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Colina?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Colina?
June is the wettest month with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 6 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Colina?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,434 m, while Colina lies at about 599 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +5.4 °C9.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.