AI-generatedTemuco at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 1,210 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC−3 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 104 m
Climate in Temuco
Temuco has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while July is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Temuco is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Temuco
The best time to visit Temuco is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is June with 233 mm.
Temuco through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Temuco in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Temuco in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–26 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Temuco in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 15–23 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Temuco in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Temuco for you.
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: November – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:0520:07
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 06:48–07:40 · evening 19:32–20:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:38–06:48 · evening 20:24–20:34
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 Temuco 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 19° at the end. The days get 1.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 7° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.6 h |
What is the weather like in Temuco in October?
In October, Temuco is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Temuco.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 2 min07:05 – 20:07
- UV index
- 8 · very 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
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %97 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
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 Temuco
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Temuco: score 100 against 75. In January, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. January has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 25 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Temuco month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
100January25° · 9.5 h
In January, Temuco is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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 25 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in January100February26° · 9.2 h
In February, Temuco is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in February88March23° · 6.6 h
In March, Temuco is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in March74April18° · 4.3 h
In April, Temuco is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in April46May15° · 2.8 h
In May, Temuco is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in May23June12° · 2.3 h
In June, Temuco is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 233 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in June24July12° · 2.6 h
In July, Temuco is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 181 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in July34August13° · 3.4 h
In August, Temuco is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 178 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in August56September16° · 4.8 h
In September, Temuco is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in September75October18° · 5.9 h
In October, Temuco is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in October86November20° · 7.1 h
In November, Temuco is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in November95December22° · 8.4 h
In December, Temuco is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Temuco.
Temuco in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Temuco
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 | 100 | 25° | 9° | 9.5 h | 3 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 26° | 9° | 9.2 h | 4 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 23° | 8° | 6.6 h | 6 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 18° | 7° | 4.3 h | 9 | 81 |
| MayMay | 46 | 15° | 6° | 2.8 h | 12 | 148 |
| JuneJun | 23 | 12° | 5° | 2.3 h | 17 | 233 |
| JulyJul | 24 | 12° | 4° | 2.6 h | 16 | 181 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 13° | 4° | 3.4 h | 16 | 178 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 16° | 4° | 4.8 h | 12 | 106 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 18° | 6° | 5.9 h | 10 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 20° | 7° | 7.1 h | 8 | 59 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 22° | 9° | 8.4 h | 6 | 39 |
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 hours in Temuco
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 5.9 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Temuco, 45 % 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 in Temuco: 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, Temuco has about 10 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Temuco
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 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 and clouds in Temuco
How breezy and how cloudy Temuco 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 Temuco 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 60 % of the sky over Temuco: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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.
Heat and humidity in Temuco
How often the day gets hot in Temuco (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, Temuco has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Temuco
Weather for your travel dates
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Temuco 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.
Temuco has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 15 min
- Distance
- 12,220 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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Temuco vs Valdivia
In October Temuco has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs 70). During the day Valdivia is 1 °C cooler than Temuco.
| in October | Temuco | Valdivia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Dec – Mar |
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- 6Coquimbo18°14°92
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Frequently asked questions about Temuco
When is the best time to visit Temuco?
The best time to visit Temuco is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Temuco?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 9 °C. July is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Temuco?
Rain is frequent from May to September; the wettest month is June with 233 mm. The driest month is January with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Temuco get?
Temuco gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.5 hours a day; in June there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Temuco in?
Temuco is on UTC−3 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Temuco?
A nonstop flight from London to Temuco takes about 15 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,220 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Temuco?
Temuco has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 41, summer holidays 31, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 98.