Climate Insights for Chiguayante

The climate in Chiguayante is cold. The average annual temperature is -46°C and approximately 5mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 2mm of rainfall. Chiguayante 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are December, November, October, when temperatures can drop to -53°C.

Chiguayante sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -53°C to -36°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -36°C with a mean of -39°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -53°C and an average temperature of -51°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Chiguayante is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Chiguayante is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Chiguayante, which began on June 21, 2026. Chiguayante 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 January at around -36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -53°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 23 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chiguayante 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.