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Villa O'Higgins in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer, boat service runs)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Chile overall
Prices
Medium
Chile overall

Verdict

GoodChile month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer, boat service runs)). 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
  • Villa O'HigginsHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 8 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 Villa O'Higgins, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 2 °C (36 °F)

    Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 8 (better)

    Jan: 10

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (summer, boat service runs)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.

January: Inside Villa O'Higgins's best window: Dec–Feb (summer, boat service runs).

Villa O'Higgins: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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