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Catemu

Catemu is a small town in Valparaiso, Chile, 1,918 m above sea level. It has a population of about 13,285. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeMar · Nov–Dec
Population13,285
Local time15:07
32.63° S, 71.03° WElevation 1,918 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
Postal code2230000
The year in Catemuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low15° / 4°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeMar · Nov–Dec

Best: Mar · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Catemu at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in January

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

2 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby7+

within 36 km

Weather in Catemu

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Showers · wind 8 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct11°6°8.7 mm
Fri23 Oct9°4°5.1 mm
Sat24 Oct10°4°4.5 mm
Sun25 Oct16°4°
Mon26 Oct10°9°
Tue27 Oct12°7°4.1 mm
Wed28 Oct16°7°
Thu29 Oct14°9°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct17°9°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct15°9°2 mm

When to go to Catemu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score889295947050525966829596
High21°21°20°17°14°11°11°12°13°15°18°20°
Low9°10°9°6°3°1°-1°0°2°4°6°8°
Rain (mm)228148210511671281372
Wet days532124222222

What's on in Catemu

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

Monuments and museums in Catemu

All monuments

Outdoors around Catemu

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
Bañaderas del MaquiCamp sites
4.4 km
Belloto de la flojeraCamp sites
8.8 km
Refugio Casa de PiedraMountain huts
11 km
Casa de PiedraMountain huts
11 km

Nature around Catemu

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 Catemu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Catemu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.3Illapel 48 km ←2015 · 132 km
8.0Valparaíso 25 km ↙1985 · 96 km
7.8Nogales 13 km ↗1971 · 13 km
7.4Algarrobo 18 km ↑1985 · 87 km

Towns and villages around Catemu

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

Catemu from above

Postal code

2230000

Getting to Catemu

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportSCL
88 km
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International AirportMDZ
211 km
El MelónRailway station
18 km
ChagresRailway station
21 km
La CaleraRailway station
23 km

Places near Catemu

Places with a climate like Catemu

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Catemu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Catemu.
What is the hottest month in Catemu?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Catemu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Catemu?
January is the wettest month with about 2 mm of precipitation on 5 wet days.
What is the postal code of Catemu?
The postal code of Catemu is 2230000.