Climate Insights for Temuco
Provincia de Cautín, Araucania Region, Chile
Climate Overview
The climate in Temuco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,333 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 247 mm of rainfall. Temuco 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 4°C.The climate in Temuco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 52.5 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 9.7 in of rainfall. Temuco 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 39°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Temuco vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Temuco vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 63°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Temuco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,333 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 247 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 21 mm. That's 226 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.Temuco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 9.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.8 in. That's 8.9 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.
Wind
Temuco 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 June, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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.Temuco is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Temuco is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Temuco is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 39°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Temuco 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Temuco 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. 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.