Climate guide for Coyhaique, Chile

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Coyhaique

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About Coyhaique

Coyhaique is the Carretera Austral’s inland hub-Patagonian steppe edges, fly-fishing rivers, and park access. In Chile, November through March in the Southern Hemisphere usually delivers the most reliable conditions for nature travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Coyhaique's monthly climate scores before locking flights - temperate_sh patterns shift comfort for nature trips across the year.
Getting around
In Coyhaique, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Chile.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Coyhaique ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Bring broken-in footwear, a rain layer, and offline maps for Coyhaique. Check trail, road, and weather conditions before setting out, because outdoor access can change quickly.

Things to do in Coyhaique

Coyhaique, Chile. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Coyhaique: the short answer

The best time to visit Coyhaique is January, followed by December, February. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 11°C with 16 mm of rain and about 25 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 4.9/10.

Across the year Coyhaique swings from -1°C in July to 11°C in January, a 13-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 16 mm in January to 74 mm in July. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Coyhaique is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 7.1 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: January (11°C). Coolest: July (-1°C). Driest: January (16 mm). Wettest: July (74 mm).

Coyhaique month by month

January in Coyhaique — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

January averages 11°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 sunny days and 15.1 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Coyhaique at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect 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.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.

February in Coyhaique — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.3/10

February averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 18 sunny days and 13.9 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Coyhaique at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect 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.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.

March in Coyhaique — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

March averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 54 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Coyhaique — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

April in Coyhaique — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.9/10

April averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 10.7 daylight hours.

It scores 4.9/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Coyhaique — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

May in Coyhaique — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.1/10

May averages 1°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 9.3 daylight hours.

It scores 4.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Coyhaique — 5.7 points higher on the same scale.

June in Coyhaique — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.2/10

June averages 0°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 49 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 8.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Coyhaique — 6.6 points higher on the same scale.

July in Coyhaique — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.7/10

July averages -1°C (29°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 8.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 2.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Coyhaique — 7.1 points higher on the same scale.

August in Coyhaique — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4/10

August averages 0°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Expect 34 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 10.1 daylight hours.

It scores 4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Coyhaique — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.

September in Coyhaique — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.9/10

September averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Expect 41 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 3 sunny days and 11.7 daylight hours.

It scores 4.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Coyhaique — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

October in Coyhaique — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

October averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 16 sunny days and 13.3 daylight hours.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Coyhaique — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

November in Coyhaique — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8/10

November averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 17 sunny days and 14.8 daylight hours.

It scores 8/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Coyhaique — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

December in Coyhaique — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

December averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 sunny days and 15.5 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Coyhaique at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect 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.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Coyhaique, Chile?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Coyhaique are January, December, February. January is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Coyhaique year-round?
Coyhaique has a climate profile suited to nature and wildlife travel. Average monthly temperatures range from -1°C in July to 11°C in January, with Ideal Weather scores between 2.7 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Coyhaique?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Coyhaique are July (2.7/10), June (3.2/10), August (4.0/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Coyhaique?
July is the wettest month in Coyhaique, averaging about 74 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 16 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Coyhaique?
December sees the most sun in Coyhaique, with about 26 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Coyhaique a good destination for nature and wildlife travel?
Coyhaique is well suited to nature and wildlife travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, December, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Coyhaique calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Coyhaique: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for nature and wildlife travel.

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