- Temperature
- -8 to 17°C
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-and-climate.com, powderdays.app
Good to know
Good to Know
- July is peak ski season but coincides with Chilean school holidays; avoid unless prepared for maximum crowds and premium pricing. Early August offers better snow, lower prices, and fewer people.
- The legendary 'Santa Rosa Storm' typically hits the Andes around end of August (±5 days), bringing significant fresh snow—ideal timing for late-summer skiing.
- High-altitude location (3,670m / 12,041ft) ensures approximately 80% sunny days during peak ski season, enabling near-daily heli-skiing availability.
- Snowfall patterns are highly variable year-to-year; bad seasons may leave off-piste terrain bare and force heavy reliance on snowmaking for groomed runs.
- Summer (December–February) offers 14+ hours of daylight, ideal for hiking and gondola sightseeing; temperatures around 17°C (63°F) are pleasant but bring afternoon warmth.
- Winter temperatures drop to -8°C (18°F) at night in July; thermal layers, insulated jackets, and foot/hand warmers are essential.
- High UV intensity at elevation (UV index 14) makes high-SPF sunscreen mandatory even on overcast days.
Best Months
Early August to early September
- Reason
- Peak snowfall and conditions, with complete terrain coverage and deepest snowpack. Fewer crowds than peak July season. Ideal for skiing and snowboarding.
January to March
- Reason
- Warmest and driest months with temperatures around 15.4–16.7°C (62°F) and low rainfall (32–46 mm). Best for summer hiking and mountain activities.
Worst Months
Mid to late July
- Reason
- Peak Chilean winter vacation period with school holidays, resulting in overcrowded slopes, fully booked lodging, and significantly higher prices for accommodation, food, and drinks.
April to May
- Reason
- Transition seasons with decreasing daylight (below 10.5 hours by May) and temperatures dropping to morning lows of 8.9°C (48°F). Resort transitions toward winter operations.
Rainfall Snowfall
- Annual Precipitation Mm
- 1057
- Notes
- Significant rain/snowfall year-round at high altitude.
Driest Months
- Months
- January–March
- Monthly Range Mm
- 32–46
- Description
- Virtually no precipitation; minimal rain days (under 1 per season).
Snowfall Patterns
- Seasonal Trends
- Early season (mid-June to early July) variable coverage; by early August terrain fully open with peak snowpack. September sees spring melting begin.
- Annual Accumulation Meters
- 8–12
- Compressed Base Peak Meters
- 3–4
- Notes
- Feast-or-famine pattern with entire seasonal base built from handful of large storms. Dry powder quality due to extreme altitude and sustained cold. Limited snowmaking support.
Peak Rainfall Month
- Month
- June
- Precipitation Mm
- 179
- Description
- Wettest month with heavy snow/rainfall and 4 days of snow.
Secondary Wet Months
- Months
- July–August
- July Mm
- 130
- August Mm
- 117
- Description
- High precipitation with consistent snowfall; July and August are peak snowfall months for skiing.
Temperature Peak Offpeak
Coldest Period
- Months
- July
- Daytime High Celsius
- 0
- Nighttime Low Celsius
- -8
- Daytime High Fahrenheit
- 32
- Nighttime Low Fahrenheit
- 18
- Notes
- Peak winter season; well below freezing at night; requires heavy winter clothing.
Warmest Period
- Months
- January–February
- Daytime High Celsius
- 17
- Nighttime Low Celsius
- 6
- Daytime High Fahrenheit
- 63
- Nighttime Low Fahrenheit
- 43
- Notes
- Highest temperatures of the year; summer season with 14+ hours of daylight.
Secondary Winter Months
- Months
- June and August
- Daytime High Celsius
- 1–2
- Nighttime Low Celsius
- -7 to -8
- Daytime High Fahrenheit
- 1–2
- Nighttime Low Fahrenheit
- -7 to -8
- Notes
- Consistently very cold; August offers strong snowfall and good ski conditions.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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