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Coyhaique in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (dry, milder temperatures)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
13°C (55°F) / 4°C (39°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Medium
Chile overall
Prices
Medium
Chile overall

Verdict

GoodChile month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (dry, milder temperatures)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • CoyhaiqueHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 10 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 Coyhaique, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)

    Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 4 °C (39 °F)

    Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 10

    Jan: 9 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (dry, milder temperatures)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.

January: Inside Coyhaique's best window: Dec–Mar (dry, milder temperatures).

Coyhaique: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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