Chile
Chile in April
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Chile in April — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Chile in April?
- Rancagua is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 25°C (77°F) in April; Punta Arenas is the coolest at 10°C (50°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Chile in April?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Arica (20°C (69°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
25°
Rancagua
Coolest
10°
Punta Arenas
Driest
0 mm
San Pedro de Atacama
Warmest sea
20°
Arica
April in Chile ranges from 10°C (50°F) in Punta Arenas to 25°C (77°F) in Rancagua — a spread of 15 degrees across the country. On average it is 2.5 °C (5 °F) cooler than March. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama, and Antofagasta.
Best places in Chile in April
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95 
Santiago
Santiago Metropolitan · Chile
23° / 8° 18 mm Apr
98
San Pedro de Atacama
Antofagasta · Chile
23° / 6° 0 mm Apr
96
Antofagasta
Antofagasta · Chile
21° / 15° 0 mm Apr
97
Arica
Arica y Parinacota Region · Chile
22° / 17° 0 mm Apr
97
Iquique
Tarapacá · Chile
22° / 16° 0 mm Apr
98
Calama
Antofagasta · Chile
22° / 5° 0 mm Apr
100
Hanga Roa
Valparaiso · Chile
24° / 20° 144 mm Apr
87
Valparaíso
Valparaiso · Chile
20° / 11° 15 mm Apr
Weather in April by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro de Atacama | 23° | 6° | 0 mm | — | 98 |
| Calama | 22° | 5° | 0 mm | — | 98 |
| Arica | 22° | 17° | 0 mm | 20° | 97 |
| Iquique | 22° | 16° | 0 mm | 20° | 97 |
| Antofagasta | 21° | 15° | 0 mm | 18° | 96 |
| Santiago | 23° | 8° | 18 mm | — | 95 |
| Rancagua | 25° | 12° | 25 mm | — | 95 |
| Viña del Mar | 20° | 10° | 15 mm | — | 90 |
| La Serena | 19° | 12° | 2 mm | 16° | 88 |
| Talca | 20° | 7° | 48 mm | — | 88 |
| Valparaíso | 20° | 11° | 15 mm | — | 87 |
| Concepción | 18° | 8° | 68 mm | 13° | 80 |
| Valdivia | 16° | 7° | 171 mm | — | 69 |
| Port Montt | 16° | 7° | 154 mm | — | 66 |
| Puerto Natales | 12° | 2° | 38 mm | — | 43 |
| Punta Arenas | 10° | 3° | 54 mm | 8° | 33 |
Festivals in Chile in April
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Chile in April?
Average daytime highs range from 10° in Punta Arenas to 25° in Rancagua.
Can you swim in Chile in April?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Arica at about 20°.