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Climate in La Serena, Chile

La Serena, Chile has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.5°C and the city receives roughly 400 mm of precipitation across 43 rainy days a year, with around 3008 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 31.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 11.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Semi-Arid
Comfort score
84/100

Climate overview

La Serena, Chile has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 21.5°C and the city receives roughly 400 mm of precipitation across 43 rainy days a year, with around 3008 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 31.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 11.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

La Serena is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average21.5°C
  • Warmest monthJan (31.4°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (11.7°C)
  • Comfort score84/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

La Serena receives about 400 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 43 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

La Serena sees an estimated 3008 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

La Serena monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan31.4°C21.4°C3 mm0336 h
Feb30.7°C20.7°C8 mm1329 h
Mar28.9°C18.9°C24 mm3281 h
Apr26.5°C16.5°C45 mm5230 h
May24.1°C14.1°C57 mm6195 h
Jun22.3°C12.3°C61 mm7169 h
Jul21.7°C11.7°C57 mm6175 h
Aug22.3°C12.3°C47 mm5192 h
Sep24.1°C14.1°C39 mm4220 h
Oct26.5°C16.5°C31 mm3256 h
Nov28.9°C18.9°C20 mm2296 h
Dec30.7°C20.7°C8 mm1329 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in La Serena are Sep, Aug, Oct. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    31°C / 21°C

    19 mm rain

  • Autumn

    27°C / 17°C

    126 mm rain

  • Winter

    22°C / 12°C

    165 mm rain

  • Spring

    27°C / 17°C

    90 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

La Serena has a climate comfort score of 84/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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