Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
La Serena, Chile Average Monthly Weather
Weather score54Mixed annual avg
Best months: January, February, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 18°C, sunshine averages 8.3h per day, and rainfall totals about 95mm. Sea temperatures average 15°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
95mm
Annual total
Sun
8.3h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
54
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare La Serena, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October18°C average high
October is on the cooler side of La Serena's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October2mm average rain
October is one of La Serena's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October8.8 hours average sun
October sits close to La Serena's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October13°C average sea
October is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October53 weather score
October sits close to La Serena's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.