Best time to visit Pucón
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Pucón
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Pucón).
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Villarrica Volcano ascent - 2
Ascent of the Quetrupillán Volcano - 3
Tour in Self-drive Electric Hot Tub Boat Nestled in nature! - 4
Villarrica Volcano Ascent - 5
Trekking Mirador el volcano + Geometric hot springs - 6
Trekking Huerquehue
Last refreshed 2026-06-15.
Similar climatesBariloche82% · El Chaltén78% · Wanaka77%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Pucón (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Pucón's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13–23 | 23 | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 63% | 16 | 283 | 11 | Quiet | 2 |
| Feb | 14–24 | 23 | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 61% | 16 | 250 | 9 | Quiet | 2 |
| Mar | 12–20 | 20 | 10 | 123 | 12.3 | 69% | 15 | 222 | 6 | Quiet | 2 |
| Apr | 10–17 | 15 | 15 | 213 | 14.2 | 74% | 17 | 163 | 3 | Quiet | 2 |
| May | 8–13 | 11 | 16 | 245 | 15.3 | 76% | 17 | 145 | 2 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jun | 6–11 | 8 | 22 | 379 | 17.2 | 79% | 22 | 87 | 1 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jul | 5–11 | 8 | 17 | 293 | 17.2 | 78% | 19 | 119 | 1 | Moderate | 4 |
| Aug | 5–11 | 9 | 17 | 309 | 18.2 | 75% | 19 | 140 | 2 | Quiet | 3 |
| Sep | 6–13 | 10 | 15 | 269 | 17.9 | 72% | 17 | 163 | 3 | Quiet | 3 |
| Oct | 8–16 | 14 | 11 | 177 | 16.1 | 69% | 17 | 222 | 6 | Busy | 3 |
| Nov | 10–18 | 17 | 13 | 186 | 14.3 | 70% | 16 | 232 | 7 | Moderate | 2 |
| Dec | 12–21 | 21 | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 63% | 16 | 282 | 9 | Peak | 2 |
UV Index in Pucón by Month
UV index in Pucón peaks at 11 (extreme) in January, dropping to 1 (low) in June. January, February, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
July
4/105–11°C (feels 8°C) · 17 rain days (293h) · 119 sun hours · 78% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
May
3/108–13°C (feels 11°C) · 16 rain days (245h) · 145 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
September
3/106–13°C (feels 10°C) · 15 rain days (269h) · 163 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
2/1013–23°C · 7 rain days (101h) · 283 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
February
2/1014–24°C · 7 rain days (81h) · 250 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
March
2/1012–20°C · 10 rain days (123h) · 222 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
April
2/1010–17°C (feels 15°C) · 15 rain days (213h) · 163 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
June
3/106–11°C (feels 8°C) · 22 rain days (379h) · 87 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
August
3/105–11°C (feels 9°C) · 17 rain days (309h) · 140 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
October
3/108–16°C (feels 14°C) · 11 rain days (177h) · 222 sun hours · 69% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
2/1010–18°C (feels 17°C) · 13 rain days (186h) · 232 sun hours · 70% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
December
2/1012–21°C · 7 rain days (116h) · 282 sun hours · 63% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Pucón
When is the best time to visit Pucón?
July is the highest-scoring month (4/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 5–11°C (17 rainy days). The top three months by score are July, May, September.
What is the worst time to visit Pucón?
January is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 13–23°C (7 rainy days).
Is Pucón too hot in summer?
7 months (January, February, March, April, October, November, December) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Pucón?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
What is the UV index in Pucón by month?
UV peaks at 11 (extreme) in January and is lowest in June at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 11, Feb 9, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 2, Jun 1, Jul 1, Aug 2, Sep 3, Oct 6, Nov 7, Dec 9. January, February, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Pucón in January?
January is the peak UV month in Pucón, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Pucón on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. January is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (extreme), but the top 10% of days reach UV 13 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.