Climate Insights for Puyehue

The climate in Puyehue is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 3169mm of precipitation falls per year. Puyehue receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Puyehue 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, September, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Puyehue experiences heavy snowfall, typically from April through November.

Puyehue sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 19°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Puyehue is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3169mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 264mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 503mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 96mm. That's 406mm 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. Puyehue receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 362cm annually from April through November. The snowiest month is July, with approximately 90cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Puyehue is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Puyehue, which began on March 20, 2026. Puyehue 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 July near 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puyehue 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.