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October · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 100/100

Coquimbo in October

Excellent · 100/100Beach 40/100
High / low19° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation2 mm0 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
29.95° S, 71.34° WElevation 22 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
When to goCoquimbo · weather score
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Best timeMay · Oct · Dec
October: high / low19° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Coquimbo averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.

Days are 1.3° warmer than in September on average, and November is warmer again by about 1.1°. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

October scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Coquimbo.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:08 and sets at 19:55 local time, giving 12 h 47 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 53 minutes over the month.

Why 100/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%100%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 40/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Coquimbo this month

La Serena
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La Serena

Coquimbo Region · 10 km NE
21°Oct high
0wet days
100score
La Serena
ivTop of the table

Chile's best in October

Where to go in October
La Serena
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La Serena

Coquimbo Region
21°Oct high
0wet days
100score
La Serena
Antofagasta
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Antofagasta

Antofagasta
18°Oct high
0wet days
99score
Antofagasta
Iquique
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Iquique

Tarapacá
19°Oct high
0wet days
98score
Iquique
San Bernardo
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San Bernardo

Santiago Metropolitan
22°Oct high
1wet day
97score
San Bernardo
·Questions

Coquimbo in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Coquimbo?

October scores 100/100 for Coquimbo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 19°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Coquimbo in October?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 12°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Coquimbo in October?

Coquimbo receives about 2 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in Coquimbo in October?

The sea averages 14°C in October, cold for most swimmers.