Climate Insights for Puerto Varas

The climate in Puerto Varas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1813mm of precipitation falls per year. Puerto Varas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Puerto Varas 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Puerto Varas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 20°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Puerto Varas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1813mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 258mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 58mm. That's 200mm 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.

Puerto Varas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Puerto Varas, which began on June 21, 2026. Puerto Varas 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (9 days from now).

The best time to visit Puerto Varas is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puerto Varas 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.