Climate guide for Los Andes, Chile

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About Los Andes

Los Andes is the Aconcagua corridor town-wine valleys, Andean passes, and a base toward Portillo ski approaches. In Chile, October-April in the Southern Hemisphere usually delivers the most reliable conditions for sightseeing travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target January, February, October — that is where comfort scores peak (9.8/10). June is the weakest month at 7.2/10.
02Weather & what to pack
January averages 21°C with 17 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target November — 9.6/10 with lighter demand than January.

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When to visit Los Andes: the short answer

Plan Los Andes for January, with February, October close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 21°C with 17 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are June, July. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.7/10.

Across the year Los Andes swings from 9°C in July to 21°C in February, a 12-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 3 mm in November to 18 mm in June. In short, Los Andes is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2.6 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: February (21°C). Coolest: July (9°C). Driest: November (3 mm). Wettest: June (18 mm).

Los Andes month by month

January in Los Andes — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

At 21°C (69°F) this is comfortable city weather in January, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 17 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

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

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.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

February is one of the strongest months in Los Andes (2nd)

Best window · 9.7/10

At 21°C (69°F) this is comfortable city weather in February, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Los Andes at 9.7/10 (2nd of 12), just behind January at 9.8/10.

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 light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

March ranks 6th of 12 for Los Andes — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.4/10

March averages 20°C (68°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Los Andes (6th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

April in Los Andes — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)

Best window · 9.2/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Los Andes at 9.2/10 (7th of 12), just behind January at 9.8/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May in Los Andes — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

May averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

Flexible dates? January scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Los Andes — reliably good (12th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

Expect 10°C (50°F) in June. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

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

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

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Los Andes — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

July holds up well in Los Andes — 11th best month

Good · 7.3/10

Expect 9°C (49°F) in July. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

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

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

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Los Andes — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.

August holds up well in Los Andes — 9th best month

Good · 7.9/10

August averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rain is a non-issue at 15 mm for the month, with about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? January scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September ranks 8th of 12 for Los Andes — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.7/10

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

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight to work with.

A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Los Andes (8th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

October ranks 3rd of 12 for Los Andes — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.7/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Los Andes at 9.7/10 (3rd of 12), just behind January at 9.8/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

November ranks 4th of 12 for Los Andes — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.6/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 3 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Los Andes at 9.6/10 (4th of 12), just behind January at 9.8/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

December in Los Andes — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 9.5/10

December averages 20°C (68°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Los Andes (5th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Los Andes, Chile?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Los Andes are January, February, October, November, December, March. January is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Los Andes year-round?
Los Andes has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 9°C in July to 21°C in February, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.2 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Los Andes?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Los Andes are June (7.2/10), July (7.3/10), May (7.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Los Andes?
June is the wettest month in Los Andes, averaging about 18 mm of rainfall. November is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Los Andes?
January sees the most sun in Los Andes, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Los Andes a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Los Andes is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, February, October, November, December, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Los Andes calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Los Andes: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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