Climate in Valparaiso

Valparaiso, Chile has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 20.2°C and the city receives roughly 400 mm of precipitation across 43 rainy days a year, with around 3011 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 30.4°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 10°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.

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

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

Valparaiso sees an estimated 3011 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

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

Valparaiso has a climate comfort score of 90/100, 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.

• Climate in Santiago — Semi-Arid, comfort 90/100
• Climate in Lima — Desert, comfort 45/100
• Climate in Buenos Aires — Humid Subtropical, comfort 85/100