Climate Insights for Colchane

Provincia del Tamarugal, Región de Tarapacá, Chile

Hottest
November
17°C peak
Coldest
June
-2°C low
Wettest
February
132mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Colchane is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 482mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 132mm 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, October, December. The coldest months are June, August, July, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Feb Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Mar Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° Apr Max: 15° Average: 7° Min: 1° May Max: 14° Average: 5° Min: -1° Jun Max: 12° Average: 4° Min: -2° Jul Max: 13° Average: 4° Min: -2° Aug Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: -2° Sep Max: 16° Average: 7° Min: 0° Oct Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 1° Nov Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 2° Dec Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Colchane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 17°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 4°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 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow

Colchane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 482mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 132mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1mm. That's 131mm 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 24cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Colchane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Colchane, which began on September 23, 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 40mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 3 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 339mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 96mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 13°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 8mm for the entire season. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

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
3 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
132 mm
6 cm
Feb
3 °C
13 °C
6 km/h
132 mm
4 cm
Mar
2 °C
14 °C
6 km/h
80 mm
1 cm
Apr
1 °C
15 °C
7 km/h
15 mm
1 cm
May
-1 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jun
-2 °C
12 °C
8 km/h
3 mm
3 cm
Jul
-2 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
3 mm
2 cm
Aug
-2 °C
13 °C
8 km/h
2 mm
1 cm
Sep Current
0 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
25 mm
1 cm
Dec
3 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
75 mm
5 cm
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