Chile
Chile in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Chile in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Chile in February?
- Rancagua is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (88°F) in February; Punta Arenas is the coolest at 14°C (58°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Chile in February?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Arica (23°C (73°F)), and 2 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Rancagua
Coolest
14°
Punta Arenas
Driest
0 mm
Valparaíso
Warmest sea
23°
Arica
Rancagua is the warm end of Chile in February (31°C (88°F)); Punta Arenas the cool end (14°C (58°F)). On average it is about as warm as January. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Valparaíso, Concepción, and Viña del Mar.
Best places in Chile in February
100 
Valparaíso
Valparaiso · Chile
23° / 14° 0 mm Feb
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100
Concepción
Biobio · Chile
23° / 10° 15 mm Feb
100
Viña del Mar
Valparaiso · Chile
24° / 13° 0 mm Feb
100
La Serena
Coquimbo Region · Chile
23° / 16° 0 mm Feb
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98
Valdivia
Los Ríos Region · Chile
22° / 10° 61 mm Feb
100
Temuco
Araucania · Chile
25° / 9° 38 mm Feb
95
Port Montt
Los Lagos Region · Chile
21° / 9° 90 mm Feb
93
Antofagasta
Antofagasta · Chile
25° / 18° 0 mm Feb
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaíso | 23° | 14° | 0 mm | — | 100 |
| Concepción | 23° | 10° | 15 mm | 14° | 100 |
| Viña del Mar | 24° | 13° | 0 mm | — | 100 |
| La Serena | 23° | 16° | 0 mm | 18° | 100 |
| Valdivia | 22° | 10° | 61 mm | — | 98 |
| Port Montt | 21° | 9° | 90 mm | — | 95 |
| Antofagasta | 25° | 18° | 0 mm | 20° | 93 |
| Talca | 28° | 12° | 6 mm | — | 92 |
| Arica | 25° | 19° | 0 mm | 23° | 89 |
| Iquique | 25° | 18° | 0 mm | 22° | 89 |
| Santiago | 29° | 13° | 3 mm | — | 86 |
| Calama | 24° | 8° | 7 mm | — | 82 |
| San Pedro de Atacama | 25° | 9° | 12 mm | — | 81 |
| Rancagua | 31° | 16° | 2 mm | — | 72 |
| Puerto Natales | 16° | 5° | 36 mm | — | 68 |
| Punta Arenas | 14° | 6° | 44 mm | 9° | 54 |
Festivals in Chile in February
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival Music festival in Viña del Mar, Chile
- Festival de Antofagasta
- Festival Viva Dichato Music festival in Dichato, Chile
- Festival Verano Iquique
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Chile in February?
Average daytime highs range from 14° in Punta Arenas to 31° in Rancagua.
Can you swim in Chile in February?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Arica at about 23°.