Best Time to Visit La Serena, Coquimbo, Chile
La Serena is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit La Serena for sunny, dry weather is October–April — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.6°C / 52.9°F in July to 19.1°C / 66.4°F in January, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 26 mm / 1 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at La Serena, Coquimbo, Chile's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. La Serena's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1°C66.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.1°C66.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17.6°C63.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 15.4°C59.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 14.6°C58.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16.2°C61.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 18.1°C64.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Serena?
The best time to visit La Serena for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is January averaging 19.1°C / 66.4°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at La Serena's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in La Serena?
The rainy season at La Serena, Coquimbo runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 3 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is July (26 mm / 1 in).
What is the driest month in La Serena?
The driest month in La Serena is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.1°C / 66.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting La Serena?
The least comfortable months for travel to La Serena — based on point-value climate at the city — are June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 26 mm / 1 in in July, and the coldest month averages 11.6°C / 52.9°F.
Is La Serena climate different from Chile overall?
Yes, usually. Our La Serena figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Chile figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects La Serena specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.