Climate Insights for Coquimbo
Provincia de Elqui, Coquimbo Region, Chile
Climate Overview
The climate in Coquimbo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 81 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 26 mm of rainfall. Coquimbo 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Coquimbo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 3.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 1 in of rainfall. Coquimbo 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.
Temperature
Coquimbo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Coquimbo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 48°F to 75°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Coquimbo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 81 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 26 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 26 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.Coquimbo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 1 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 1 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
Coquimbo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Coquimbo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Coquimbo is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 1 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Coquimbo is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 48°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 Coquimbo 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 Coquimbo 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.