Climate Insights for Ancud

The climate in Ancud is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 266mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Ancud is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, May, September. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Ancud sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Ancud is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 266mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 32mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Ancud is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Ancud, which began on June 21, 2026. Ancud is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 22 days from now.

The best time to visit Ancud is during January, February, March, April, May, June and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 20mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ancud based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.