February weather forecast
Chile

As the last full month of the southern hemisphere's summer, February continues to exhibit warm weather across most of Chile, albeit with slight variations from January.

In the northern regions, including the Atacama Desert and cities such as Iquique and Antofagasta, February's weather is remarkably stable, similar to that in January. Temperatures range between 15°C (59°F) and 25°C (77°F), with cool nights around 10°C (50°F), and cloudless skies persist, maintaining favourable conditions for astronomical observations.

Central Chile, encompassing Santiago, Valparaiso, and the Central Valley, maintains its dry and hot weather in February, although average temperatures slightly decrease from those in January. The temperatures typically fluctuate from 18°C (64.4°F) to 28°C (82.4°F) during the day, while the night temperatures drop to more comfortable levels between 12°C (53.6°F) to 15°C (59°F). The wine regions in the Central Valley remain popular, as the vineyards are still rich from the summer harvest.

Moving to the southern part of Chile, February is usually the last month with relatively mild weather before the onset of the colder and rainier autumn season. Cities such as Puerto Montt in the Zona Sur and Punta Arenas in the Zona Austral experience temperatures similar to January, with averages between 10°C (50°F) and 15°C (59°F), and continue to enjoy extended daylight hours. However, the weather can be unpredictable, and one can still expect to encounter a mix of sunny, rainy, and windy conditions within a single day.

In the high-altitude Andes, February sees similar temperatures to January, ranging from 5°C (41°F) to 15°C (59°F). The weather remains conducive for outdoor activities, although late February marks the beginning of a gradual decline in temperature as the region transitions towards autumn.

On Easter Island, February remains warm, with temperatures between 23°C (73.4°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). Rainfall slightly decreases compared to January, but the island continues to exhibit a humid, tropical climate. The vibrant Tapati Rapa Nui festival typically held in the first half of February makes this an exciting time to visit the island, despite the rainy weather.

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• Santiago - February »
  Santiago starts February with an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F), a minor shift from January's 25.5°C (77.9°F). Chile’s capital city, Santiago, finds February sharing much with the previous month.
• Valparaíso - February »
  February is the month with the warmest seawater in Valparaíso with an average sea temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F). With an average sea temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F), February is the month with the warmest seawater in Valparaíso.
• Concepción - February »
  Concepción experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still agreeable 22.1°C (71.8°F) with the onset of February, maintaining near parity with January's 22.4°C (72.3°F). On the first day of February in Concepción sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 21:03.
• La Serena - February »
  Following suit, February continues to wrap La Serena in a similar warm veil as the previous month, while the lowest temperature slightly rises to 16.3°C (61.3°F). The month with the warmest seawater in La Serena is February, with an average sea temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F).
• Antofagasta - February »
  With its average high temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) and a low of 18.8°C (65.8°F), February is regarded as the warmest month in Antofagasta, Chile. The month with the warmest seawater in Antofagasta is February, with an average sea temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).
• Temuco - February »
  As the last month of summer, February in Temuco continues to maintain the warm trend from January but with a slightly higher temperature, reaching up to 23.8°C (74.8°F). February stands out as Temuco's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F) and a low-temperature of 9.2°C (48.6°F).
• Rancagua - February »
  The months with the most sunshine in Rancagua, Chile, are January and February, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. In Rancagua in February, during 1.8 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Iquique - February »
  With an average sea temperature of 22.8°C (73°F), February is the month with the warmest seawater in Iquique, Chile. February is the month with the warmest seawater in Iquique, with an average sea temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).
• Talca - February »
  The months with the least rainfall in Talca are January and February Rain falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of rain. February experiences temperatures slightly lower than January, reaching a high of 31.1°C (88°F), indicating the transition into the second part of summer in Talca, Chile.
• Arica - February »
  The months with the least sunshine in Arica are February and March, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine. The months with the most rainfall in Arica are January and February, with an average 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.
• Puerto Montt - February »
  On the first day of February in Puerto Montt sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 21:13. With an average maximum UV index of 5, February is the month with the highest UV index in Puerto Montt, Chile.
• Chillán - February »
  Shifting into February, Chillán records an average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. In Chillán, in February, during 2.6 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.