Climate Insights for Rancagua

Provincia de Cachapoal, O'Higgins Region, Chile

Hottest
February
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
June
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rancagua is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 663 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 150 mm of rainfall. Rancagua 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and August.The climate in Rancagua is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 26.1 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 5.9 in of rainfall. Rancagua 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 35°F. Light snow can occur between June and August.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 14°FebMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°MarMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°AprMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 7°MayMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°JunMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 3°JulMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 2°AugMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 3°SepMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°OctMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 6°NovMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°DecMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 53°F
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Temperatures in Rancagua vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rancagua vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 150mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 2inAugPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0in
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Rancagua is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 663 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 mm. That's 145 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 16cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Rancagua is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.7 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 6in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Rancagua is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Rancagua is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°69°F
Feb20°69°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr14°57°F
May10°50°F
Jun7°45°F
Jul7°45°F
Aug9°47°F
Sep11°51°F
Oct13°56°F
Nov16°62°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Rancagua is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Rancagua is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°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 Rancagua 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rancagua 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
14 °C57 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h3 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C56 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C51 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h3 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
5 °C40 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h3 mph
68 mm2.7 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
150 mm5.9 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
88 mm3.5 in
6 cm2 in
Aug
3 °C37 °F
15 °C59 °F
4 km/h3 mph
108 mm4.3 in
5 cm2 in
Sep
5 °C40 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C53 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h3 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in