Climate Insights for Colchane

Provincia del Tamarugal, Región de Tarapacá, Chile

Hottest
November
17°C peak
Coldest
June
-2°C low
Wettest
February
135mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Colchane is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 463mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 135mm 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, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°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: 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: 15° 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 13°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: 126mm Snow: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Colchane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 463mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 135mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2mm. That's 134mm 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 17cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Colchane is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Colchane, which began on March 20, 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. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 3 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 329mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 90mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 7mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A warm coat and layers are recommended, especially for early mornings and evenings.

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
13 km/h
126 mm
5 cm
Feb
3 °C
13 °C
12 km/h
135 mm
3 cm
Mar Current
2 °C
14 °C
12 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Apr
1 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
May
-1 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jun
-2 °C
12 °C
15 km/h
3 mm
2 cm
Jul
-2 °C
13 °C
14 km/h
2 mm
1 cm
Aug
-2 °C
13 °C
16 km/h
2 mm
1 cm
Sep
0 °C
15 °C
17 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
16 °C
18 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
23 mm
1 cm
Dec
3 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
67 mm
3 cm
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