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Los Lagos Region, Chile

Ancud

Ancud is a town in Los Lagos Region, Chile, close to the sea. It has a population of about 38,991 (2017). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population38,991
Local time13:36
41.87° S, 73.82° WElevation 51 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
Postal code5710000
The year in Ancudweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low12° / 8°
Rain this month114mm
Sea this month11°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ancud at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in February

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

267 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

60 mm of rain

Warmest sea14°C

January

Monuments nearby5+

within 5.6 km

Weather in Ancud

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct14°12°14.5 mm
Fri23 Oct14°12°3 mm
Sat24 Oct14°10°
Sun25 Oct14°11°
Mon26 Oct14°12°
Tue27 Oct14°12°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct14°11°
Thu29 Oct14°11°
Fri30 Oct15°13°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct14°12°3.9 mm

When to go to Ancud

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score808367412820182127495171
High17°17°16°14°12°11°10°10°11°12°14°15°
Low12°12°11°10°9°8°7°7°7°8°10°11°
Rain (mm)6760931472272672142001371148573
Wet days558141518161313795
Sea14°14°14°13°12°12°11°11°11°11°12°14°

What's on in Ancud

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Ancud

All monuments

More museums: Museo Puente Quilo

Outdoors around Ancud

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Mirador Cerro HueihuénViewpoints
1 km
Camping Arena GruesaCamp sites
1.2 km
Muelle AncudViewpoints
1.3 km
Camping Playa GaviotaCamp sites
4.6 km
Cancha De Golf San Carlos De Ancud - MechaicoGolf courses
6.8 km
Parque Ecológico Mitológico de ChiloéTheme parks
14 km

Nature around Ancud

Nature in Chile

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Chile seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Ancud

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ancud

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Maullín 125 km ↖1964 · 127 km
6.3Llanquihue 5 km ↗1954 · 101 km
6.3Maullín 20 km →1960 · 49 km
6.2Osorno 72 km ←1962 · 150 km

Tsunamis · Ancud

Tsunami archive

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 3 · 1 km

Fossils in Chile
Neogene · 3

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Ancud

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Ancud from above

Postal code

5710000

Getting to Ancud

El Tepual International AirportPMC
77 km
Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert AirportZOS
154 km
Teniente Luis Candelaria International AirportBRC
235 km
Chacao isla de ChiloéEmbarcadero Punta Coronel · Pargua
26 km
Embarcadero Punta CoronelChacao isla de Chiloé
29 km

Places near Ancud

Places with a climate like Ancud

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ancud?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ancud.
What is the hottest month in Ancud?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Ancud?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ancud?
June is the wettest month with about 267 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ancud?
The sea is warmest in January at about 14°C and coolest in August at about 11°C.
What is the postal code of Ancud?
The postal code of Ancud is 5710000.