Climate Overview
The climate in Futaleufú is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1723mm of precipitation falls per year. Futaleufú receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Futaleufú 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Futaleufú experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Futaleufú vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Futaleufú is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1723mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 236mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 50mm. That's 186mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Futaleufú receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 628cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is August, with approximately 133cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Futaleufú 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 8km/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 3km/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, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.
Seasons
87 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Futaleufú, which began on September 23, 2026. Futaleufú 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 February at around 19°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 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 430mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 6 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 204mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 1 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 438mm across the season with a monthly average of 146mm. Expect around 77cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -2 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 651mm across the season with a monthly average of 217mm. Expect around 384cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Futaleufú 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.
