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Chaitén Weather in September

Chaitén in September

The short of it: Chaitén in September averages a high of 11 °C (53 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 153 mm (6.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 4° · rain 153 mm · daylight 11 h 53 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: February & January

September in Chaitén brings afternoons near 11° and nights around 4°, with about 153 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 11°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 153 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 53 min in mid-September, 88 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and January.

Against its neighbours, Chaitén runs cooler than most and drier than most in September. Futaleufú, 74 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

September in Chaitén, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 101 mm less rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FutaleufúLos Lagos Region74 km ESE12°2°111 mm
QuellónLos Lagos Region77 km WSW11°6°179 mm
ChonchiLos Lagos Region93 km WNW12°6°162 mm
DalcahueLos Lagos Region98 km NW12°5°163 mm
CastroLos Lagos Region100 km WNW12°5°164 mm
TrevelinChubut103 km E14°3°72 mm
PalenaLos Lagos Region107 km SE12°3°103 mm
EsquelChubut113 km E12°1°44 mm

The Almanac · Chaitén Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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September
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Much like August: highs about 11°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 153 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Chaitén by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°10°98 mm17 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
February19°10°101 mm15 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦
March16°9°144 mm14 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
April14°7°192 mm15 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦
May12°5°257 mm15 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
June9°4°311 mm16 km/h9 h 2 min✦
July8°3°274 mm15 km/h9 h 19 min✦
August10°4°254 mm16 km/h10 h 24 min✦
September11°4°153 mm15 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
October14°6°126 mm17 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
November15°7°146 mm17 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦
December17°9°148 mm19 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chaitén in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chaitén in September?

Days average 11 °C (53 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 153 mm (6.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 11°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 153 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Chaitén?

The Almanac gives September 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and January.

How long are the days in Chaitén in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 11 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 2 min in June to 15 h 20 min in December.

Does it snow in Chaitén in September?

Hardly — September nights average 4 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chaitén in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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