Climate Insights for Valparaíso

The climate in Valparaíso is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 347mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Valparaíso 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: April, March, May. The coldest months are November, October, December, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Valparaíso experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Valparaíso sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -17°C to 0°C. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 0°C with a mean of 0°C. November brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Valparaíso is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 347mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 33mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10mm. That's 22mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Valparaíso receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 347cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Valparaíso is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Valparaíso, which began on June 21, 2026. Valparaíso 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 April at around 0°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near -17°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 21 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Valparaíso 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.