Climate guide for Pichilemu, Chile

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About Pichilemu

Pichilemu is Chile’s surf capital-Punta de Lobos point breaks and a laid-back Pacific town rhythm. In Chile, October-April in the Southern Hemisphere usually delivers the most reliable conditions for beach 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 February, January, December — that is where comfort scores peak (8.1/10). June is the weakest month at 2.0/10.
02Weather & what to pack
February averages 19°C with 1 mm of rain and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target March — 7.3/10 with lighter demand than February.

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When to visit Pichilemu: the short answer

Plan Pichilemu for February, with January, December close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 19°C with 1 mm of rain and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are June, July.

Across the year Pichilemu swings from 10°C in July to 19°C in February, a 9-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in January to 78 mm in June. In short, Pichilemu is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 6.1 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: February (19°C). Coolest: July (10°C). Driest: January (0 mm). Wettest: June (78 mm).

Pichilemu month by month

January in Pichilemu — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 7.7/10

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

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.

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

February in Pichilemu — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.1/10

Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Pichilemu at 8.1/10 — 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 layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

March in Pichilemu: strong conditions, 4th of 12

Good · 7.3/10

March averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

April in Pichilemu — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 5/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Pichilemu — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

May in Pichilemu: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.7/10

May 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 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 daylight hours.

It scores 3.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 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? February scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Pichilemu: expect compromises

Hardest · 2/10

Expect 11°C (52°F) in June. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 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, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Pichilemu — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.

July in Pichilemu — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.3/10

Expect 10°C (49°F) in July. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 36 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Pichilemu — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.

August in Pichilemu — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4/10

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

Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 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, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? February scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Pichilemu — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

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

Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 daylight hours.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 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? February scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October in Pichilemu — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight.

That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

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

November in Pichilemu — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

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 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight.

That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Pichilemu — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

December in Pichilemu: strong conditions, 3rd of 12

Good · 7.5/10

December averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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 layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Pichilemu, Chile?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Pichilemu are February. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.1/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Pichilemu year-round?
Pichilemu has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 10°C in July to 19°C in February, with Ideal Weather scores between 2.0 and 8.1 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Pichilemu?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Pichilemu are June (2.0/10), July (3.3/10), May (3.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Pichilemu?
June is the wettest month in Pichilemu, averaging about 78 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Pichilemu?
January sees the most sun in Pichilemu, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Pichilemu a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Pichilemu is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Pichilemu calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Pichilemu: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal 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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