Valdivia climate
Valdivia (Chile) has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C53 °F, and about 1,111 mm44 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Valdivia climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2476 | 1050 | 1763 | 381.5 | 0 |
| Feb | 2577 | 1051 | 1864 | 371.5 | 0 |
| Mar | 2272 | 948 | 1560 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Apr | 1763 | 744 | 1254 | 793.1 | 0 |
| May | 1457 | 643 | 1050 | 1305.1 | 1 |
| Jun | 1152 | 541 | 846 | 1676.6 | 3 |
| Jul | 1051 | 439 | 745 | 1636.4 | 5 |
| Aug | 1152 | 440 | 846 | 1445.7 | 3 |
| Sep | 1356 | 540 | 948 | 873.4 | 1 |
| Oct | 1560 | 643 | 1151 | 863.4 | 0 |
| Nov | 1864 | 745 | 1355 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Dec | 2170 | 948 | 1559 | 522.1 | 0 |
| Year | 2577 | 439 | 1253 | 1,11144 | 13 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71% | 50% | 7.6 | 14:41 |
| Feb | 69% | 53% | 6.5 | 13:40 |
| Mar | 74% | 54% | 4.9 | 12:28 |
| Apr | 83% | 65% | 3.1 | 11:05 |
| May | 90% | 73% | 1.9 | 9:58 |
| Jun | 93% | 78% | 1.4 | 9:22 |
| Jul | 93% | 76% | 1.7 | 9:36 |
| Aug | 91% | 74% | 2.4 | 10:35 |
| Sep | 88% | 67% | 3.9 | 11:54 |
| Oct | 86% | 68% | 5.3 | 13:14 |
| Nov | 82% | 64% | 6.6 | 14:24 |
| Dec | 77% | 57% | 7.5 | 14:59 |
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 Valdivia is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 25 °C77 °F and a low of 10 °C51 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 10 °C51 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.6 °C19 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,111 mm44 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 43% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (167 mm6.6 in), the driest is February (37 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 69% in February to 93% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 50%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (0 mph) in January to 1 km/h (1 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 9.4 hours in June to 15.0 hours in December.
Best time to visit Valdivia
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–March: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 25 °C77 °F with 37 mm1.5 in to 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C51 °F and very wet (163 mm6.4 in).
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 Valdivia
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2170 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 948 to 10 °C51 °F, about 43 mm1.7 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.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1457 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 643 to 9 °C48 °F, about 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1051 to 11 °C52 °F, lows 439 to 5 °C41 °F, about 158 mm6.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 1356 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 540 to 7 °C45 °F, about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Valdivia compares
Compared with Osorno, about 85 km to the south, Valdivia is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in January (0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer).
Of the 25 places in Chile covered by World Climates, Valdivia is the 22nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd 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): Brest (France, Cfb), Plymouth (United Kingdom, Cfb) and Exeter (United Kingdom, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Osorno 85 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,131 mm45 in
- Temuco 132 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,007 mm40 in
- Puerto Montt 186 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,337 mm53 in
- Los Ángeles 272 km · 13 °C56 °F · 771 mm30 in
- Villa Mercedes 290 km · 14 °C57 °F · 724 mm29 in
- Coronel 309 km · 14 °C57 °F · 849 mm33 in
- Concepción 333 km · 14 °C57 °F · 849 mm33 in
- Talcahuano 344 km · 13 °C56 °F · 912 mm36 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Valdivia?
February is the warmest month in Valdivia, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F) and an average low of 10 °C (51 °F).
What is the coldest month in Valdivia?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (51 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Valdivia?
June is the wettest month with about 167 mm (6.6 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 37 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Valdivia?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–March.
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 164 m, while Valdivia lies at about 17 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1 °C1.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.