AI-generatedOsorno at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 1,337 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−3 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 37 m
Climate in Osorno
Osorno has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while July is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Osorno is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Osorno
The best time to visit Osorno is from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. Rain is frequent from May to October; the wettest month is June with 218 mm.
Osorno through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Osorno in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–19 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Osorno in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Osorno in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 14–21 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Osorno in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
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
Good
Best time to visit: December – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:0520:11
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 06:48–07:42 · evening 19:35–20:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:37–06:48 · evening 20:28–20:39
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 Osorno compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 16° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 7° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.7 h |
What is the weather like in Osorno in October?
In October, Osorno is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Osorno.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 6 min07:05 – 20:11
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Osorno
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Osorno: score 93 against 61. In February, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. February has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 95 mm | 41 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Osorno month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January23° · 7.9 h
In January, Osorno is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in January93February24° · 7.7 h
In February, Osorno is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in February80March21° · 5.6 h
In March, Osorno is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in March61April17° · 3.6 h
In April, Osorno is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in April37May14° · 2.4 h
In May, Osorno is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 160 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in May17June11° · 1.8 h
In June, Osorno is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 218 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in June18July11° · 2.1 h
In July, Osorno is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 200 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in July23August12° · 2.8 h
In August, Osorno is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 186 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in August44September15° · 4.1 h
In September, Osorno is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in September61October17° · 4.8 h
In October, Osorno is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in October76November19° · 5.6 h
In November, Osorno is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in November85December21° · 6.7 h
In December, Osorno is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Osorno.
Osorno in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Osorno
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in January (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April to November, 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 | 92 | 23° | 9° | 7.9 h | 6 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 24° | 9° | 7.7 h | 5 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 21° | 8° | 5.6 h | 8 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 17° | 6° | 3.6 h | 11 | 104 |
| MayMay | 37 | 14° | 6° | 2.4 h | 15 | 160 |
| JuneJun | 17 | 11° | 4° | 1.8 h | 18 | 218 |
| JulyJul | 18 | 11° | 4° | 2.1 h | 17 | 200 |
| AugustAug | 23 | 12° | 4° | 2.8 h | 18 | 186 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 15° | 4° | 4.1 h | 14 | 118 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 17° | 6° | 4.8 h | 13 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 19° | 7° | 5.6 h | 10 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 21° | 9° | 6.7 h | 8 | 52 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Osorno
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 4.8 of 13.1 hours of daylight in Osorno, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Osorno: 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, Osorno has about 13 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Osorno
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Osorno
How breezy and how cloudy Osorno 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 Osorno typically peaks at 17 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 65 % of the sky over Osorno: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Osorno
How often the day gets hot in Osorno (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Osorno has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Osorno
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Osorno 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.
Osorno has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 33
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 21
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 25 min
- Distance
- 12,410 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.
Good to know: Chile
- Currency
- Chilean Peso (CLP)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, L · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +56
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Osorno vs Puerto Varas
In October Osorno has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs 46). During the day Puerto Varas is 2 °C cooler than Osorno.
| in October | Osorno | Puerto Varas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 16 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Osorno ranks 15 of 25 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Osorno
When is the best time to visit Osorno?
The best time to visit Osorno is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Osorno?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 9 °C. July is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Osorno?
Rain is frequent from May to October; the wettest month is June with 218 mm. The driest month is January with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Osorno get?
Osorno gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.9 hours a day; in June there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Osorno in?
Osorno is on UTC−3 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Osorno?
A nonstop flight from London to Osorno takes about 15 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,410 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Osorno?
Osorno has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 33, summer holidays 21, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 89.