Climate Insights for Taltal

The climate in Taltal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 43mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 7mm of rainfall. Taltal 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Taltal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Taltal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 43mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 7mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Taltal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Taltal, which began on June 21, 2026. Taltal 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Taltal is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taltal 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.