Ski resort · Chile
Best time to visit Nevados de Chillán (ski resort)
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The best time to visit Nevados de Chillán (ski resort) is November–March, with daytime temperatures around 21°C.
Nevados de Chillán (ski resort) at a glance: warmest in January with daytime temperatures around 21°C and coolest in July (6°C). The wettest month is June (226 mm) and the driest January (20 mm), with about 1,100 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in March.
Nevados de Chillán (ski resort)
2,020 mThe climate in Nevados de Chillán (ski resort) through the year
When to go
Nevados de Chillán (ski resort) scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in November–March, peaking at 98 out of 100 in January. A typical January day reaches 21°C and the night falls to 6°C, with rain on about 5 days and clear sky 75 % of the time. April–May and July–October are a fair alternative, with scores of 52–63. The lowest score is in June (49), when days are cool at around 6°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are moderate: daytime highs go from 6°C in July to 21°C in January. Nights typically drop below freezing in April–October. June is the wettest month with 226 mm and January the driest with 20 mm, out of about 1,100 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in May–November, deepest in August (about 90 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in June to 14.5 hours in December. Nevados de Chillán (ski resort) lies about 2,000 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 13 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Nevados de Chillán (ski resort) scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): November–April, up to 93
- City break (15–25 °C): September–April, up to 100
- Hiking (10–22 °C): all year round, up to 100
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): all year round, up to 100
How it compares
Of the 43 destinations Eddigo covers in Chile, Nevados de Chillán (ski resort) is the 13th coolest over the year and the 13th wettest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 9 for a typical destination in the country. In January, when Nevados de Chillán (ski resort) scores 98, Chillan (70 km away) scores 88 and Villa Mercedes (75 km away) scores 95. In June, when Nevados de Chillán (ski resort) is at its lowest, Santiago scores 97 and lies 390 km away. See where to go in January for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 98 | 21° | 6° | 20 mm | 4 | 75 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm and sunny |
| February | 94 | 20° | 5° | 29 mm | 5 | 75 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm and sunny |
| March | 89 | 18° | 3° | 41 mm | 4 | 79 % | 12 h | Mild and sunny |
| April | 62 | 13° | 0° | 74 mm | 5 | 67 % | 11 h | Mild and sunny |
| May | 52 | 9° | −2° | 182 mm | 7 | 57 % | 10 h | Chilly |
| June | 49 | 6° | −4° | 226 mm | 7 | 51 % | 10 h | Chilly |
| July | 53 | 6° | −4° | 160 mm | 6 | 60 % | 10 h | Chilly and snowy |
| August | 52 | 7° | −4° | 189 mm | 6 | 57 % | 11 h | Chilly |
| September | 56 | 10° | −3° | 80 mm | 5 | 56 % | 12 h | Chilly |
| October | 63 | 13° | −1° | 48 mm | 5 | 65 % | 13 h | Mild |
| November | 81 | 16° | 2° | 35 mm | 4 | 64 % | 14 h | Mild |
| December | 96 | 19° | 4° | 20 mm | 3 | 76 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm and sunny |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,017 m. Coordinates: -36.90, -71.41.