AI-generatedConcepción at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,620 h
- Rain a year
- 793 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−3 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 36 m
Climate in Concepción
Concepción has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year, Concepción is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Concepción
The best time to visit Concepción is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to May. The wettest month is June with 189 mm of precipitation.
Concepción through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Concepción in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 16–20 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Concepción in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–23 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Concepción in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–21 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Concepción in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 13–14 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:0920:07
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:53–07:43 · evening 19:32–20:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:42–06:53 · evening 20:23–20:33
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Concepción compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 17° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.1 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 8° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.5 h |
What is the weather like in Concepción in October?
In October, Concepción is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Concepción.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 58 min07:09 – 20:07
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %93 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Concepción
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January has the better holiday weather in Concepción: score 100 against 89. In January, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. January has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 10.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 41 mm | 6 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Concepción month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
100January23° · 10.6 h
In January, Concepción is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in January100February23° · 9.9 h
In February, Concepción is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in February97March21° · 8.1 h
In March, Concepción is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in March89April19° · 6.2 h
In April, Concepción is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 46 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in April63May16° · 4.2 h
In May, Concepción is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in May43June14° · 3.7 h
In June, Concepción is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 189 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in June45July13° · 4.3 h
In July, Concepción is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in July51August14° · 5.0 h
In August, Concepción is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 129 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in August73September16° · 6.5 h
In September, Concepción is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in September89October17° · 7.9 h
In October, Concepción is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in October100November20° · 9.5 h
In November, Concepción is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in November100December22° · 10.2 h
In December, Concepción is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Concepción.
Concepción in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Concepción
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in January (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 100 | 23° | 11° | 10.6 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 23° | 11° | 9.9 h | 2 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 21° | 10° | 8.1 h | 3 | 17 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 19° | 8° | 6.2 h | 5 | 46 |
| MayMay | 63 | 16° | 8° | 4.2 h | 9 | 117 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 14° | 7° | 3.7 h | 13 | 189 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 13° | 6° | 4.3 h | 12 | 136 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 14° | 6° | 5.0 h | 12 | 129 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 16° | 6° | 6.5 h | 7 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 17° | 8° | 7.9 h | 6 | 41 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 20° | 9° | 9.5 h | 3 | 22 |
| DecemberDec | 100 | 22° | 10° | 10.2 h | 2 | 13 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
36.83° S, 73.05° W · 36 m · America/Santiago
Sunshine hours in Concepción
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.9 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Concepción, 61 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Concepción: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Concepción has about 6 rainy days with 41 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Concepción
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Concepción
How breezy and how cloudy Concepción is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Concepción typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Concepción: variable cloud, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Concepción
Weather for your travel dates
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Concepción in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Concepción has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 5 min
- Distance
- 12,080 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Concepción vs Temuco
In October Concepción has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs 75). During the day Temuco is 1 °C warmer than Concepción. Temuco gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Concepción | Temuco |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 10 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Chile in October: the best places
In October, Concepción ranks 10 of 17 destinations in this country.
- Calama25°100
- 2Antofagasta18°16°98
- 3Valparaíso19°13°97
- 4Viña del Mar19°13°97
- 5Iquique25°18°97
- 6Coquimbo18°14°92
- 7La Serena18°14°92
- 8Arica20°18°91
- 10ConcepciónThis page17°89
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Frequently asked questions about Concepción
When is the best time to visit Concepción?
The best time to visit Concepción is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Concepción?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 11 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Concepción?
The wettest month is June with 189 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Concepción get?
Concepción gets around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.6 hours a day; in June there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Concepción in?
Concepción is on UTC−3 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Concepción?
A nonstop flight from London to Concepción takes about 15 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,080 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Concepción?
Concepción has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 59, summer holidays 49, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 100.