Biobio, Chile
Concepción
Concepción is a city in Biobio, Chile, close to the sea. It has a population of about 217,537 (2017). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now12°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population217,537
Local time23:18
36.83° S, 73.05° WElevation 36 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
Postal code4030000October: high / low18° / 8°
Rain this month92mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Concepción at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:58 · 20:1613 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 17:49Next holiday31 OctoberReformation DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in January
Coolest month6°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJune
321 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
22 mm of rain
Warmest sea14°C
January
Monuments nearby10+
within 1.5 km
How Concepción has grown
People living in the built-up area (102 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+41%362k in 1975 → 508k in 2025Weather in Concepción
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 97%
Today22 Oct15°12°33 mm
Fri23 Oct16°10°14.2 mm
Sat24 Oct18°10°
Sun25 Oct22°9°
Mon26 Oct20°11°
Tue27 Oct23°11°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct22°11°
Thu29 Oct18°13°
Fri30 Oct19°11°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct18°11°0.5 mm
When to go to Concepción
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 98 | 99 | 96 | 85 | 60 | 34 | 40 | 50 | 66 | 89 | 96 | 98 |
| High | 24° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 20° | 22° |
| Low | 13° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 8° | 7° | 6° | 6° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 22 | 27 | 32 | 94 | 293 | 321 | 294 | 210 | 118 | 92 | 54 | 34 |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Sea | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 14° |
What's on in Concepción
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Concepción's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Concepción
1 km
Edificio - Facultad de Humanidades y Arte - UdeCBuilt 19351.1 km
Edificio de la Facultad de Farmacia (Universidad de Concepción)Built 1936
1.1 km
Edificio de Ciencias Jurídicas y SocialesBuilt 19341.1 km
Edificio de AnatomíaBuilt 1929
1.1 km
Edificio - Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas - UdeCBuilt 1932
1.1 km
Casa del DeporteBuilt 1941
Museum0.8 km
Galería de la Historia de ConcepciónBuilt 1983
Museum0.2 km
Museo de Arte Religioso de la Universidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónBuilt 1995More museums: Balmaceda 1215
Outdoors around Concepción
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mirador Los BañosViewpoints
0.8 kmParque Acuático para niños del Parque EcuadorWater parks
0.8 kmBalneario Municipal Laguna ChicaWater parks
1 kmBio-BoulderClimbing
1 kmDeutsch LookoutViewpoints
2.1 kmFundo El VenadoZoos
2.8 kmNature around Concepción
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Chile seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Concepción
Earthquakes around Concepción
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950302magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record31within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
9.5Tirúa 23 km ↑1960 · 150 km
8.8Cobquecura 9 km ←2010 · 80 km
8.1Cañete 4 km ↘1960 · 114 km
7.8Purén 4 km ↘1960 · 137 km
Tsunamis · Concepción
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 3 km
Cretaceous · 1
Formations around the town
Ammonites · 3Baculites, Kitchinites
Universities and research institutes
University of ConcepciónUniversity or college · founded 1919
Saint John's SchoolUniversity or college · founded 1942
University of Bío-BíoUniversity or college · founded 1947
Instituto Profesional Diego PortalesUniversity or college · founded 1970
Instituto Profesional IpgUniversity or college · founded 1984
San Sebastián UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1989
Universidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónUniversity or college · founded 1991
Instituto Profesional Virginio GómezUniversity or college
Centro de Investigación de Polímeros AvanzadosResearch institute · founded 2003
Center for Water Resources for Agriculture and MiningResearch institute · founded 2013
Millennium Institute of OceanographyResearch institute · founded 2013
Centro de Ciencias Ambientales EULA-Chile de la Universidad de ConcepciónResearch institute
Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture ResearchResearch institute
Towns and villages around Concepción
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Concepción from above
Around Concepción30 places to see, do and reach nearby
Nonguén National ParkNature9.8 kmAndalien RiverNature20 kmIsla de Los ReyesNature11 kmQuiriquina IslandNature22 kmBanco GalvezNature13 kmRoca Villa do BurdeosNature14 kmIslote PrenzelNature15 kmBanco MarinaoNature16 kmEdificio - Facultad de Humanidades y Arte - UdeCMonument1.0 kmEdificio de la Facultad de Farmacia (Universidad de Concepción)Monument1.1 kmEdificio de Ciencias Jurídicas y SocialesMonument1.1 kmEdificio de AnatomíaMonument1.1 kmEdificio - Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas - UdeCMonument1.1 kmCasa del DeporteMonument1.1 kmForo abiertoMonument1.1 km"Luis David Cruz Ocampo" Central LibraryMonument1.4 kmGalería de la Historia de ConcepciónMuseum0.8 kmMuseo de Arte Religioso de la Universidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónMuseum0.1 kmMuseo de Historia Natural de Concepción (Chile)Museum2.2 kmMuseo de Arte Religioso del Arzobispado de ConcepciónMuseum0.1 kmMuseo Cultura Conservación NativaMuseum0.1 kmConcepciónStation1.1 kmLorenzo ArenasStation2.8 kmJuan Pablo IIStation4.5 kmSan Pedro de la PazPlace4.7 kmCoronelPlace24 kmHualpénPlace6.3 kmTalcahuanoPlace13 kmChiguayantePlace11 kmToméPlace25 km
Postal code
4030000
Getting to Concepción
Carriel Sur International AirportCCP
6.2 kmLa Araucanía International AirportZCO
236 kmConcepciónRailway station
1.1 kmLorenzo ArenasRailway station
2.8 kmJuan Pablo IIRailway station
4.5 kmPlaces near Concepción
Places with a climate like Concepción
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Concepción?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Concepción.
What is the hottest month in Concepción?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Concepción?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Concepción?
June is the wettest month with about 321 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Concepción?
The sea is warmest in January at about 14°C and coolest in August at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Concepción?
The postal code of Concepción is 4030000.