Climate Insights for Tambillos

Provincia de Elqui, Región de Coquimbo, Chile

Hottest
January
24°C peak
Coldest
July
7°C low
Wettest
June
31mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tambillos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 101mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 31mm of rainfall. Tambillos 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Feb Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Mar Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Apr Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jul Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Aug Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 8° Sep Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Oct Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Nov Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Dec Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Tambillos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 24°C. January 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 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 1mm May Precipitation: 28mm Jun Precipitation: 31mm Jul Precipitation: 17mm Aug Precipitation: 12mm Sep Precipitation: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Tambillos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 101mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 31mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 31mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Tambillos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Tambillos, which began on March 20, 2026. Tambillos 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 January at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 7mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 34mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 16°
May 14°
Jun 12°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 14°
Oct 15°
Nov 17°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Tambillos 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 1mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. 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 Tambillos 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
19 °C
10 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
18 °C
11 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
21 °C
14 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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