When is the best time to go to La Serena?

When is the best time to go to La Serena? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in La Serena
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April and December
  • La Serena has dry periods in January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • The coldest months are June, July and August
  • The best months for swimming are January, February and March


Annual weather in La Serena

For full information about the climate and weather in La Serena a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 65°F/74°F
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February 65°F/74°F
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March 65°F/72°F
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April 61°F/70°F
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May 56°F/67°F
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June 54°F/65°F
1.3in
July 54°F/63°F
0.4in
August 54°F/65°F
0.4in
September 56°F/65°F
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October 59°F/67°F
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November 61°F/70°F
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December 63°F/72°F
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Weather and climate in La Serena

La Serena enjoys a cold desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in La Serena is 68°F (ranging from 63°F in july to 74°F in february). Annual rainfall is 3.7in, with a minimum of 0in in april and a maximum of 1.3in in june.
  • Between the months of january and may the climate is very good. The temperature rises to 67°F and it rains about 3% of the time in may.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 65°F and it rains about 0% of the time in september.
  • Between october and december the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 79°F and it rains in december about 0in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in La Serena

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of La Serena: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in La Serena

Find out when La Serena has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in La Serena

  • Very low season in La Serena
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, August, September and October.
  • Low season in La Serena
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, June, July and November.
  • High season in La Serena
    The number of visitors to La Serena is high in: December.
  • Peak season in La Serena
    The largest number of tourists visiting La Serena is during: January and February.

Figure: Visitor index for La Serena month by month



Best time for low prices in La Serena

Average prices of hotels in La Serena month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in La Serena. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in La Serena

On average, it costs $ 45 per day to hire a car in La Serena. This price varies by $ 8.4 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 39 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 48.

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