AI-generatedPuerto Varas at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jan · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 1,752 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−3 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 60 m
Climate in Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while July is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto Varas is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Puerto Varas
The best time to visit Puerto Varas is from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. Rain is frequent from April to November; the wettest month is June with 237 mm.
Puerto Varas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Puerto Varas in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 13–17 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Puerto Varas in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Puerto Varas in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 13–19 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Puerto Varas in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:0420:11
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 06:47–07:41 · evening 19:34–20:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:35–06:47 · evening 20:29–20:40
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 Puerto Varas compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 14° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 7° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.8 h |
What is the weather like in Puerto Varas in October?
In October, Puerto Varas is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 138 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 7 min07:04 – 20:11
- UV index
- 7 · 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
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %16 %
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 Puerto Varas
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 Puerto Varas: score 86 against 46. In February, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. February has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 138 mm | 67 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Puerto Varas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January20° · 7.7 h
In January, Puerto Varas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in January86February20° · 7.4 h
In February, Puerto Varas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in February72March19° · 5.5 h
In March, Puerto Varas is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in March49April16° · 3.8 h
In April, Puerto Varas is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 142 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in April30May13° · 2.5 h
In May, Puerto Varas is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 196 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in May15June11° · 1.8 h
In June, Puerto Varas is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 237 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in June13July11° · 2.4 h
In July, Puerto Varas is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 215 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in July19August12° · 3.3 h
In August, Puerto Varas is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 225 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in August34September13° · 4.4 h
In September, Puerto Varas is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 155 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in September46October15° · 5.1 h
In October, Puerto Varas is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 138 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in October63November17° · 5.9 h
In November, Puerto Varas is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas in November76December19° · 6.7 h
In December, Puerto Varas is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Varas.
Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas
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 (10°). 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 | 84 | 20° | 10° | 7.7 h | 9 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 20° | 9° | 7.4 h | 8 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 19° | 9° | 5.5 h | 12 | 98 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 16° | 7° | 3.8 h | 14 | 142 |
| MayMay | 30 | 13° | 6° | 2.5 h | 17 | 196 |
| JuneJun | 15 | 11° | 5° | 1.8 h | 19 | 237 |
| JulyJul | 13 | 11° | 4° | 2.4 h | 19 | 215 |
| AugustAug | 19 | 12° | 4° | 3.3 h | 20 | 225 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 13° | 5° | 4.4 h | 17 | 155 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 15° | 6° | 5.1 h | 16 | 138 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 17° | 7° | 5.9 h | 14 | 118 |
| DecemberDec | 76 | 19° | 9° | 6.7 h | 12 | 90 |
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
41.32° S, 72.99° W · 60 m · America/Santiago
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Puerto Varas
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 5.1 of 13.1 hours of daylight in Puerto Varas, 39 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 17 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Puerto Varas: 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, Puerto Varas has about 16 rainy days with 138 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Puerto Varas
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 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 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 Puerto Varas
How breezy and how cloudy Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas 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 69 % of the sky over Puerto Varas: mostly cloudy, with about 5.1 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 Puerto Varas
Weather for your travel dates
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Puerto Varas 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.
Puerto Varas has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 17).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 17
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 30 min
- Distance
- 12,460 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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Puerto Varas vs Puerto Montt
In October the holiday weather in Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt is about equally good (score 46 vs 48). During the day it is about as warm in Puerto Montt as in Puerto Varas.
| in October | Puerto Varas | Puerto Montt |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Puerto Varas ranks 17 of 25 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Puerto Varas
When is the best time to visit Puerto Varas?
The best time to visit Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 10 °C. July is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Puerto Varas?
Rain is frequent from April to November; the wettest month is June with 237 mm. The driest month is February with 67 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Varas get?
Puerto Varas gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.7 hours a day; in June there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto Varas in?
Puerto Varas is on UTC−3 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto Varas?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto Varas takes about 15 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,460 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Puerto Varas?
Puerto Varas has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 27, summer holidays 17, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 80.