AI-generatedValparaíso at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 17.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,660 h
- Rain a year
- 307 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Valparaíso
Valparaíso has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while July is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Valparaíso is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:0719:58
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 06:51–07:39 · evening 19:25–20:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:41–06:51 · evening 20:13–20:23
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.
What is the weather like in Valparaíso in October?
In October, Valparaíso is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 51 min07:07 – 19:58
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Santiago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %99 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
Sea temperature in Valparaíso
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.8 – 14.1 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Valparaíso ranges from 12.7 °C in August to 17.2 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 16.3 and 17.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.7° | 15.8° | 17.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.2° | 16.3° | 17.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 16.6° | 15.3° | 17.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.2° | 13.7° | 17.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.3° | 13.6° | 15.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.7° | 12.8° | 14.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.0° | 12.3° | 13.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.7° | 12.1° | 13.6° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.8° | 12.2° | 13.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.3° | 12.8° | 14.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 14.3° | 13.5° | 15.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 15.5° | 14.7° | 16.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Valparaíso
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 8.0 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Valparaíso, 62 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Valparaíso
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Valparaíso: 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, Valparaíso has about 2 rainy days with 13 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Valparaíso
How breezy and how cloudy Valparaíso 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 Valparaíso typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Dec.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 40 % of the sky over Valparaíso: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Valparaíso
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in February (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to February.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 100 | 22° | 15° | 16.7° | 10.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 22° | 15° | 17.2° | 10.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 22° | 14° | 16.6° | 8.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 19° | 12° | 15.2° | 6.4 h | 1 | 11 |
| MayMay | 82 | 17° | 10° | 14.3° | 4.6 h | 4 | 45 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 16° | 9° | 13.7° | 4.1 h | 6 | 96 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 15° | 8° | 13.0° | 4.6 h | 5 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 15° | 8° | 12.7° | 5.1 h | 5 | 56 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 16° | 9° | 12.8° | 6.1 h | 3 | 22 |
| OctoberOct | 96 | 18° | 11° | 13.3° | 8.0 h | 2 | 13 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 20° | 12° | 14.3° | 9.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 100 | 21° | 14° | 15.5° | 10.4 h | 0 | 2 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
33.04° S, 71.63° W · 15 m · America/Santiago
Best time to visit Valparaíso
The best time to visit Valparaíso is from October to April. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 17.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is June with 96 mm of precipitation.
Valparaíso through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Valparaíso in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 16–20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Valparaíso in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Valparaíso in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Valparaíso in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Valparaíso
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and January bring similar holiday weather to Valparaíso (score 96 and 100). In January, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in January. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 96 | 100better |
| Day high | 18° | 22° |
| Night low | 11° | 15° |
| Sea | 13.3° | 16.7° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 10.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 13 mm | 2 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Valparaíso month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
100January22° · Sea 17° · 11 h
In January, Valparaíso is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11 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 Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in January100February22° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In February, Valparaíso is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 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 Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in February97March22° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In March, Valparaíso is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in March91April19° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In April, Valparaíso is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in April82May17° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In May, Valparaíso is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 45 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in May67June16° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In June, Valparaíso is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in June69July15° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In July, Valparaíso is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 55 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in July73August15° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In August, Valparaíso is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 56 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in August81September16° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In September, Valparaíso is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in September96October18° · Sea 13° · 8 h
In October, Valparaíso is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in October100November20° · Sea 14° · 10 h
In November, Valparaíso is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
Valparaíso in November100December21° · Sea 16° · 10 h
In December, Valparaíso is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Valparaíso.
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Valparaíso vs. Santiago de Chile
In October Valparaíso has the better holiday weather (score 96 vs. 90). During the day Santiago de Chile is 3 °C warmer than Valparaíso. Santiago de Chile gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Valparaíso | Santiago de Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 96 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 21° |
| Sea | 13° | – |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
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- 2ValparaísoThis page18°13°96
- 3Santiago de Chile21°90
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- 5Punta Arenas9°6°17
Planning a trip to Valparaíso
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Valparaíso 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.
Valparaíso has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 72).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 35 min
- Distance
- 11,670 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.
Frequently asked questions about Valparaíso
When is the best time to visit Valparaíso?
The best time to visit Valparaíso is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Valparaíso?
The sea temperature in Valparaíso ranges from 12.7 °C in August to 17.2 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Valparaíso in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Valparaíso?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. July is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Valparaíso?
The wettest month is June with 96 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Valparaíso get?
Valparaíso gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.5 hours a day; in June there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Valparaíso in?
Valparaíso uses the time zone America/Santiago: UTC−3 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Valparaíso?
A nonstop flight from London to Valparaíso takes about 14 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,670 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Valparaíso?
Valparaíso has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 79, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 96, Christmas holidays 100.
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