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Chillán Weather in April

Chillán in April

The short of it: Chillán in April averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 7° · rain 59 mm · daylight 11 h 12 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & March

Thirty years of records give Chillán an average April high of 20°, a low of 7° and some 59 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from March to about 20°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 12 min in mid-April, 73 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and March.

Against its neighbours, Chillán runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Chillán Viejo, 3 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

April in Chillán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° colder, 31 mm more rain
Versus May
5° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 12 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Chillán ViejoÑuble3 km SW20°7°60 mm
San NicolásÑuble15 km NW20°8°57 mm
PintoÑuble22 km ESE19°6°64 mm
San IgnacioÑuble22 km SSE20°6°68 mm
BulnesÑuble23 km SW20°7°66 mm
San CarlosÑuble24 km NNE20°7°56 mm
CoihuecoÑuble24 km E19°6°63 mm
El CarmenÑuble33 km SSE20°6°71 mm

The Almanac · Chillán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from March to about 20°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Chillán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°12°18 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
February29°11°24 mm7 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°9°28 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
April20°7°59 mm6 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
May15°6°161 mm6 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
June12°5°228 mm7 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
July12°4°190 mm7 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
August14°4°172 mm7 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
September16°5°88 mm8 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
October19°7°60 mm8 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November23°9°37 mm8 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
December27°11°35 mm8 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chillán in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chillán in April?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from March to about 20°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 59 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Chillán?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and March.

How long are the days in Chillán in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 40 min in June to 14 h 39 min in December.

Does it snow in Chillán in April?

Hardly — April nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chillán in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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