February · Chile
Best time to visit Chaitén in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chaitén in February
Average temperature 12°C, 26 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Chaitén scores 9.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 12°C, 26 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chaitén rebuilt after a 2008 eruption-ferry gateway to Pumalín parks and northern Patagonia fjords. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
February in Chaitén — the year's strongest window
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 26 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Chaitén at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chaitén in February?
- In February, Chaitén averages 12°C, 26 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Chaitén?
- February earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chaitén in February?
- Expect about 26 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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