Climate guide for Putre, Chile

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About Putre

Putre is a high Andean village base for Lauca National Park-vicuñas, lagoon reflections, and thin-air acclimatization. In Chile, cooler months from late autumn through early spring 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

01Best time & timing
January leads the year at 9.5/10, with November and December close behind — September (7.2/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In January plan for about 9°C; the month brings 16 mm of rain. Pack a mid-weight jacket and shoes you can walk in all day.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in January and rates follow; March usually pairs good conditions (9.3/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

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When to visit Putre: the short answer

Plan Putre for January, with November, December close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 9°C with 16 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.8/10.

Across the year Putre swings from 5°C in June to 9°C in December, a 5-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in June to 121 mm in September. In short, Putre is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2.3 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: December (9°C). Coolest: June (5°C). Driest: June (0 mm). Wettest: September (121 mm).

Putre month by month

January in Putre tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.5/10

Expect 9°C (49°F) in January. 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 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Putre at 9.5/10 — 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 Putre — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 9.3/10

Expect 9°C (47°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 22 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Putre at 9.3/10 (4th of 12), just behind January at 9.5/10.

Budget for peak 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.

March in Putre — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 9.3/10

March averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Putre (5th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.5/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

April in Putre — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)

Best window · 9/10

Expect 8°C (46°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Putre at 9/10 (6th of 12), just behind January at 9.5/10.

Budget for 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.

May in Putre: strong conditions, 8th of 12

Good · 8.2/10

May averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with 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.

June holds up well in Putre — 11th best month

Good · 7.8/10

Expect 5°C (40°F) in June. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.

That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 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, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Putre — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

July in Putre — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

Expect 5°C (41°F) in July. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 Putre — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

August in Putre — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

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

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? January scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Putre: strong conditions, 12th of 12

Good · 7.2/10

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

Monthly rainfall reaches 121 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

Flexible dates? January scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October is one of the strongest months in Putre (7th)

Best window · 8.9/10

Expect 8°C (46°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Putre at 8.9/10 (7th of 12), just behind January at 9.5/10.

Budget for 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.

November in Putre — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.5/10

Expect 9°C (48°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

At just 10 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Putre at 9.5/10 (2nd of 12), just behind January at 9.5/10.

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

December in Putre — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9.5/10

December averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rain is a non-issue at 14 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Putre (3rd of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.5/10.

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

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Putre, Chile?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Putre are January, November, December, February, March, April. January is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Putre year-round?
Putre has a climate profile suited to nature and wildlife travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 5°C in June to 9°C in December, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.2 and 9.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Putre?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Putre are September (7.2/10), June (7.8/10), July (7.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Putre?
September is the wettest month in Putre, averaging about 121 mm of rainfall. June is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Putre?
January sees the most sun in Putre, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Putre a good destination for nature and wildlife travel?
Putre is well suited to nature and wildlife travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, November, December, February, March, April) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Putre calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Putre: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for nature and wildlife 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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