Climate Insights for Vicuña Airport

Provincia de Elqui, Región de Coquimbo, Chile

Hottest
January
14°C peak
Coldest
July
-13°C low
Wettest
June
51mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Vicuña Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 458mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 51mm of rainfall. Vicuña Airport 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 -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 189cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Feb Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Mar Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 1° Apr Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -3° May Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -8° Jun Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -13° Jul Max: -4° Average: -9° Min: -13° Aug Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -11° Sep Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -8° Oct Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -6° Nov Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -2° Dec Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Vicuña Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 14mm May Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 36mm Jul Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 30mm Aug Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 27mm Sep Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 15mm Oct Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 21mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Vicuña Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 458mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 51mm of rainfall. January and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 22mm. That's 29mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 189cm accumulating over the season. June typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Vicuña Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 7km/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 Vicuña Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Vicuña Airport 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 103mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 2 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 119mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -8 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 102mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Expect around 53cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to -2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 133mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Expect around 93cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vicuña Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C
14 °C
9 km/h
50 mm
1 cm
Feb
3 °C
13 °C
8 km/h
39 mm
2 cm
Mar Current
1 °C
12 °C
8 km/h
22 mm
6 cm
Apr
-3 °C
8 °C
8 km/h
31 mm
14 cm
May
-8 °C
3 °C
7 km/h
49 mm
33 cm
Jun
-13 °C
-3 °C
7 km/h
51 mm
36 cm
Jul
-13 °C
-4 °C
7 km/h
42 mm
30 cm
Aug
-11 °C
-2 °C
7 km/h
40 mm
27 cm
Sep
-8 °C
2 °C
7 km/h
23 mm
15 cm
Oct
-6 °C
5 °C
8 km/h
48 mm
21 cm
Nov
-2 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
3 cm
Dec
2 °C
12 °C
9 km/h
31 mm
1 cm
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