Climate Insights for Viña del Mar
Provincia de Valparaíso, Valparaiso Region, Chile
Climate Overview
The climate in Viña del Mar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 280 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 89 mm of rainfall. Viña del Mar 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Viña del Mar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 11 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 3.5 in of rainfall. Viña del Mar 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 46°F.
Temperature
Viña del Mar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 21°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Viña del Mar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 46°F to 69°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 63°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 51°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Viña del Mar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 280 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 89 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 mm. That's 89 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.Viña del Mar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 3.5 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
Viña del Mar 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 October, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Viña del Mar 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 October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 Viña del Mar is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 3 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Viña del Mar is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 46°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 Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar 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.