Climate Insights for Concepción

Provincia de Concepción, Biobio Region, Chile

Hottest
January
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low42°F low
Wettest
June
184 mm rain7.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Concepción is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 720 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 184 mm of rainfall. Concepción 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Concepción is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 28.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 7.2 in of rainfall. Concepción 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°FebMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°MarMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°AprMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°MayMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°JunMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 7°JulMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°AugMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°SepMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°OctMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°NovMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°DecMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 55°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 54°FAverage: 48°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 49°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°F
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Concepción sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 24°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Concepción sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 42°F to 76°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 65°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 16mmAprPrecipitation: 50mmMayPrecipitation: 99mmJunPrecipitation: 184mmJulPrecipitation: 118mmAugPrecipitation: 111mmSepPrecipitation: 66mmOctPrecipitation: 37mmNovPrecipitation: 18mmDecPrecipitation: 8mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inAprPrecipitation: 2inMayPrecipitation: 3.9inJunPrecipitation: 7.2inJulPrecipitation: 4.7inAugPrecipitation: 4.4inSepPrecipitation: 2.6inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Concepción is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 720 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 184 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 mm. That's 179 mm less than June, 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.Concepción is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 7 in less than June, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Concepción is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Concepción is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°65°F
Feb18°64°F
Mar16°61°F
Apr13°55°F
May11°51°F
Jun9°49°F
Jul9°48°F
Aug9°49°F
Sep11°51°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov15°59°F
Dec17°62°F

The best time to visit Concepción is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Concepción is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Concepción 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Concepción based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
12 °C54 °F
24 °C76 °F
13 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
12 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
18 °C64 °F
10 km/h6 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
15 °C58 °F
10 km/h6 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
12 °C54 °F
12 km/h7 mph
184 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C42 °F
12 °C54 °F
11 km/h7 mph
118 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
13 °C56 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
15 °C59 °F
12 km/h7 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
17 °C63 °F
12 km/h7 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
20 °C69 °F
13 km/h8 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C52 °F
23 °C73 °F
13 km/h8 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in