Best time to visit Valparaiso, Chile

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The best time to visit Valparaiso is September-October

Are you looking for top-secret information about when to visit Valparaiso? Look no further! September-October is the best time to go to Valparaiso due to the excellent all-round climate conditions, and it’s not likely to be at its busiest as it’s not during the height of the peak travel season.

In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 22℃ (72℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 24℃ (75℉) on the hottest days of the year. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Valparaiso is around 7℃ (45℉).

If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Valparaiso, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in January are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. June sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in January instead.

Learn everything you need to know to help you decide when to go to Valparaiso below, and don’t forget to use the awesome travel tools we know and love to help you find the best deals and make booking your vacation a breeze!

Warmest month

January

Least rainfall

January

Most daylight

January

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Valparaiso seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Valparaiso as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Valparaiso is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer December to February
Autumn/fall March to May
Winter June to August
Spring September to November

Average temperatures in Valparaiso

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Valparaiso for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Valparaiso climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Valparaiso for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Valparaiso in January

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Valparaiso in February

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 0 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Valparaiso in March

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Valparaiso in April

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Valparaiso in May

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 4 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Valparaiso in June

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 5 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Valparaiso in July

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 4 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Valparaiso in August

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 3 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Valparaiso in September

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.

Valparaiso in October

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 1 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Valparaiso in November

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Valparaiso in December

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Valparaiso in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Valparaiso is usually January, where temperatures tend to rise to around 22℃ (72℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Valparaiso is generally around January. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in January first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Valparaiso is generally around June, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of June too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Valparaiso, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in January are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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