AI-generatedViña del Mar at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – May
- Warmest month
- Jan · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 17.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,670 h
- Rain a year
- 323 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Viña del Mar
Viña del Mar has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while July is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year, Viña del Mar is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Viña del Mar
The best time to visit Viña del Mar is from September to May. 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 101 mm of precipitation.
Viña del Mar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Viña del Mar in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Viña del Mar in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Viña del Mar in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–23 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Viña del Mar in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
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
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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: September – May
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:0619:57
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 19:24–20:13
- 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.
October in Viña del Mar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 19° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea warms from 13° to 14°. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 11° |
| Sea | 13° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Viña del Mar in October?
In October, Viña del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Viña del Mar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 51 min07:06 – 19:57
- 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
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- 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
Compare two months in Viña del Mar
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 Viña del Mar (score 97 and 100). In January, days are 5 °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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sea | 13.3° | 16.7° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 10.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 13 mm | 2 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Viña del Mar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
100January24° · Sea 17° · 10.7 h
In January, Viña del Mar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.7 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 Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in January100February23° · Sea 17° · 10.2 h
In February, Viña del Mar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.2 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 Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in February97March23° · Sea 17° · 8.2 h
In March, Viña del Mar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in March91April21° · Sea 15° · 6.4 h
In April, Viña del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in April85May19° · Sea 14° · 4.5 h
In May, Viña del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 46 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in May72June17° · Sea 14° · 3.9 h
In June, Viña del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in June75July16° · Sea 13° · 4.6 h
In July, Viña del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 59 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in July79August17° · Sea 13° · 5.1 h
In August, Viña del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in August90September18° · Sea 13° · 6.2 h
In September, Viña del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in September97October19° · Sea 13° · 8.0 h
In October, Viña del Mar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in October100November21° · Sea 14° · 9.6 h
In November, Viña del Mar is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.6 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 Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in November100December22° · Sea 16° · 10.5 h
In December, Viña del Mar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.5 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 Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Viña del Mar
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (7°), the warmest in January (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average in July, 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 100 | 24° | 14° | 16.7° | 10.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 23° | 14° | 17.2° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 23° | 13° | 16.6° | 8.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 21° | 11° | 15.2° | 6.4 h | 2 | 11 |
| MayMay | 85 | 19° | 10° | 14.3° | 4.5 h | 4 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 17° | 8° | 13.7° | 3.9 h | 6 | 101 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 16° | 7° | 13.0° | 4.6 h | 5 | 59 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 17° | 8° | 12.7° | 5.1 h | 5 | 59 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 18° | 9° | 12.8° | 6.2 h | 3 | 24 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 19° | 10° | 13.3° | 8.0 h | 2 | 13 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 21° | 11° | 14.3° | 9.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 100 | 22° | 13° | 15.5° | 10.5 h | 0 | 2 |
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
33.02° S, 71.55° W · 17 m · America/Santiago
Sea temperature in Viña del Mar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.8 – 14.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar
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 Viña del Mar, 62 % 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 Viña del Mar: 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, Viña del Mar has about 2 rainy days with 13 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Viña del Mar
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 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 Viña del Mar
How breezy and how cloudy Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar 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 38 % of the sky over Viña del Mar: 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.
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Viña del Mar 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.
Viña del Mar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 78).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °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
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 10.6 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
- 11,660 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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Viña del Mar vs Valparaíso
In October the holiday weather in Viña del Mar and Valparaíso is about equally good (score 97 vs 97). During the day it is about as warm in Valparaíso as in Viña del Mar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Viña del Mar | Valparaíso |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Sep – May | Sep – May |
Through the year
Chile in October: the best places
In October, Viña del Mar ranks 3 of 17 destinations in this country.
- Calama25°100
- 2Antofagasta18°16°98
- 3Viña del MarThis page19°13°97
- 4Valparaíso19°13°97
- 5Iquique25°18°97
- 6Coquimbo18°14°92
- 7La Serena18°14°92
- 8Arica20°18°91
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Frequently asked questions about Viña del Mar
When is the best time to visit Viña del Mar?
The best time to visit Viña del Mar is from September to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Viña del Mar?
The sea temperature in Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Viña del Mar?
The wettest month is June with 101 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Viña del Mar get?
Viña del Mar gets around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.7 hours a day; in June there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Viña del Mar in?
Viña del Mar is on UTC−3 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Viña del Mar?
A nonstop flight from London to Viña del Mar takes about 14 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,660 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Viña del Mar?
Viña del Mar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 78). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 82, summer holidays 78, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 100.