When to go · Monte Verde
Monte Verde, month by month
The best months for Monte Verde: Jan, Feb, Dec. Months to avoid: Apr, May, Jun.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Monte Verde's best window: Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain).15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGreatInside Monte Verde's best window: Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain).15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain)). Across Chile: Wine harvest festivals; Patagonia quieter with autumn colour late in the month.13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (higher rainfall, muddy paths).12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 14 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (higher rainfall, muddy paths).11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 15 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–Jun (higher rainfall, muddy paths).10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 16 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain)). Across Chile: Ski season and school holidays; cold Atacama nights.9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 15 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain)). Across Chile: Winter continues; the Atacama may bloom after a rainy year (desierto florido, check).10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain)). Across Chile: Fiestas Patrias (18–19 Sep): fondas, barbecues, closed businesses; spring in the centre.12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain)). Across Chile: Patagonia season starts properly; fewer crowds than Dec–Feb.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Monte Verde's best window: Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain).15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Monte Verde, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Feb: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Monte Verde's best window: Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain).
February: Inside Monte Verde's best window: Dec–Feb (mild summer, less rain).
Monte Verde: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.