Climate Insights for Colchane

Provincia del Tamarugal, Región de Tarapacá, Chile

Hottest
November
18°C peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low
Wettest
February
153mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Colchane is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 464mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 153mm of rainfall. Colchane 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: November, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Feb Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Mar Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 3° Apr Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° May Max: 15° Average: 6° Min: 0° Jun Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: -1° Jul Max: 14° Average: 5° Min: -1° Aug Max: 15° Average: 6° Min: -1° Sep Max: 17° Average: 8° Min: 1° Oct Max: 18° Average: 9° Min: 3° Nov Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° Dec Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Colchane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 18°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Colchane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 464mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 153mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1mm. That's 152mm less than February, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Colchane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Colchane, which began on June 21, 2026. Colchane 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 November at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 36mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 4 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 352mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 64mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 15°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 12mm for the entire season. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Colchane 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
131 mm
3 cm
Feb
4 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
153 mm
4 cm
Mar
3 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Apr
2 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
14 mm
1 cm
May
0 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
-1 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
5 mm
3 cm
Jul
-1 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
4 mm
2 cm
Aug
-1 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
Sep
1 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
68 mm
1 cm
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