When to go · Ancud

Ancud in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (milder weather, penguin season)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Chile overall
Prices: Medium; Chile overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChile month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (milder weather, penguin season)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

AncudHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Chile overall: Low
Prices · Chile overall: Medium

Chile overall: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ancud, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (milder weather, penguin season)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.

January: Inside Ancud's best window: Dec–Mar (milder weather, penguin season).

Ancud: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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