When to go · Ancud

Ancud in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (milder weather, penguin season)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; 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: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

AncudHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

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

Chile overall: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 10
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (milder weather, penguin season)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.

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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