Climate Insights for Viña del Mar

The climate in Viña del Mar is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 369mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Viña del Mar 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: August, November, December. The coldest months are January, July, March, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Viña del Mar experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Viña del Mar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 0°C with a mean of -3°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Viña del Mar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 369mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm 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 January, with just 11mm. That's 22mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Viña del Mar receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 369cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Viña del Mar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 14km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Viña del Mar, which began on June 21, 2026. Viña del Mar 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 August at around 0°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 21 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Viña del Mar 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.