When to go · Farellones
Farellones in October
Good month. Outside the best window (June–September (Southern winter)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Chile overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (June–September (Southern winter)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
- JulyGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
- AugustGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
- SeptemberGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
Weather in October
- FarellonesHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 6 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 Farellones, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Oct: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jun: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6
Jun: 4 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jun: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jun: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jun: 0
October: Outside the best window (June–September (Southern winter)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.
June: Inside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
Farellones: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings