Best time to visit Puerto Varas
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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.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Puerto Varas
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Tour Guiado en Kayak por Rio Maullin / Medío dia en Pto. Varas - 2
PRIVATE-Hike to Alerce Andino National Park. Alerces Forest. - 3
PRIVATE -Cochamo Hike Day trip. - 4
Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport - 5
Private Rock Climbing Experience in Northern Patagonia - 6
Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer
Last refreshed 2026-06-15.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Puerto Varas (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 Puerto Varas'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 | 11–19 | 16 | 12 | 150 | 12.5 | 66% | 25 | 274 | 9 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 12–19 | 17 | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 65% | 25 | 240 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 10–17 | 14 | 12 | 145 | 12.1 | 71% | 25 | 211 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 9–14 | 12 | 16 | 243 | 15.2 | 78% | 24 | 149 | 3 | Quiet | 4 |
| May | 7–12 | 8 | 16 | 252 | 15.8 | 81% | 24 | 134 | 1 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jun | 5–10 | 6 | 21 | 323 | 15.4 | 82% | 29 | 101 | 1 | Quiet | 2 |
| Jul | 5–9 | 5 | 20 | 298 | 14.9 | 82% | 26 | 113 | 1 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 4–10 | 6 | 19 | 282 | 14.8 | 79% | 24 | 139 | 2 | Peak | 2 |
| Sep | 5–11 | 8 | 18 | 251 | 13.9 | 74% | 23 | 171 | 3 | Quiet | 3 |
| Oct | 6–13 | 10 | 14 | 179 | 12.8 | 69% | 24 | 219 | 5 | Busy | 5 |
| Nov | 8–15 | 13 | 15 | 204 | 13.6 | 70% | 24 | 218 | 6 | Peak | 5 |
| Dec | 10–17 | 14 | 11 | 138 | 12.5 | 67% | 25 | 268 | 8 | Busy | 7 |
UV Index in Puerto Varas by Month
UV index in Puerto Varas peaks at 9 (very high) in January, dropping to 1 (low) in June. January 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
February
8/1012–19°C (feels 17°C) · 9 rain days (103h) · 240 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
January
7/1011–19°C (feels 16°C) · 12 rain days (150h) · 274 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
December
7/1010–17°C (feels 14°C) · 11 rain days (138h) · 268 sun hours · 67% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
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March
6/1010–17°C (feels 14°C) · 12 rain days (145h) · 211 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
April
4/109–14°C (feels 12°C) · 16 rain days (243h) · 149 sun hours · 78% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
May
3/107–12°C (feels 8°C) · 16 rain days (252h) · 134 sun hours · 81% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
June
2/105–10°C (feels 6°C) · 21 rain days (323h) · 101 sun hours · 82% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
July
2/105–9°C (feels 5°C) · 20 rain days (298h) · 113 sun hours · 82% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
August
2/104–10°C (feels 6°C) · 19 rain days (282h) · 139 sun hours · 79% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
September
3/105–11°C (feels 8°C) · 18 rain days (251h) · 171 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
October
5/106–13°C (feels 10°C) · 14 rain days (179h) · 219 sun hours · 69% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
November
5/108–15°C (feels 13°C) · 15 rain days (204h) · 218 sun hours · 70% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Puerto Varas
When is the best time to visit Puerto Varas?
February is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 12–19°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are February, January, December.
What is the worst time to visit Puerto Varas?
June is the lowest-scoring month (2/10). Typical conditions: 5–10°C (21 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Puerto Varas?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. 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.
Which months in Puerto Varas have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) and January (climate 7/10, crowd index 22) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Puerto Varas by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in January and is lowest in June at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 9, Feb 7, Mar 4, Apr 3, May 1, Jun 1, Jul 1, Aug 2, Sep 3, Oct 5, Nov 6, Dec 8. January 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 Puerto Varas in January?
January is the peak UV month in Puerto Varas, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). 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 Puerto Varas 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 9 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 12 (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.