When to go to Valparaíso?
Valparaíso stacks its painted houses up a ring of hills facing the Pacific, linked by creaking funiculars that still charge a few coins. The lanes of Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre work as an open-air gallery, murals covering walls, stairways and garage doors. Neruda's La Sebastiana stands high above the harbour with the best window in the city.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Valparaíso, aim for January to April, September to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Valparaíso
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8 | 1 | 17 | 85 |
| February | 12.0 | 1 | 18 | 87 |
| March | 11.3 | 1 | 17 | 84 |
| April | 9.5 | 39 | 15 | 71 |
| May | 7.8 | 43 | 13 | 64 |
| June | 6.2 | 159 | 13 | 48 |
| July | 7.8 | 91 | 12 | 59 |
| August | 8.1 | 115 | 12 | 59 |
| September | 9.4 | 25 | 12 | 69 |
| October | 11.0 | 12 | 14 | 78 |
| November | 11.8 | 12 | 15 | 81 |
| December | 13.1 | 6 | 16 | 85 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Valparaíso, the sunniest month is December, and the driest is March (about 1 mm). Temperatures peak in February (about 18°C). Over the year, an average of 505 mm of rain falls, and 8 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Valparaíso?
- Historic centre (UNESCO, colourful cerros)
- Ascensores (funiculars)
- Street art (Cerro Concepción, Alegre)
- La Sebastiana (Neruda house museum)
Practical info
- Country: Chile
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