What’s the climate like in La Serena?
The current climate of La Serena features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in La Serena in recent years was 31°C in March 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in August 2020.
On average, La Serena receives 87 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit La Serena?
The best time to visit La Serena for sunny weather is January through May and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit La Serena. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of La Serena
The climate table of La Serena shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,9 | 0,4 | 6,3 | 2,2 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 8,5 | 2,7 | 4,2 | 0,6 | 0,7 |
| UV Index | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in June, July and August
- Precipitation: 87 mm per year
- Driest months: 0,4 mm in February, 0,6 mm in November and 0,7 mm in December
- Wettest months: 22 mm in June, 21 mm in May and 17 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in La Serena
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in La Serena, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in La Serena
This graph shows how much precipitation La Serena, Chile, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in La Serena
This graph shows the average UV index per month in La Serena, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in La Serena
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in La Serena, Chile. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in La Serena
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in La Serena, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in La Serena by Month
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