Biobio, Chile
Hualpén
Hualpén is a town in Biobio, Chile, close to the sea. It has a population of about 91,773 (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
Population91,773
Local time01:54
36.79° S, 73.10° WElevation 21 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
Postal code4600000October: high / low17° / 9°
Rain this month83mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Hualpén at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:53 · 20:2013 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 22:38Next holiday31 OctoberReformation DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in January
Coolest month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJune
288 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
20 mm of rain
Warmest sea14°C
January
Monuments nearby10+
within 7.7 km
Weather in Hualpén
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 97%
Today27 Oct21°13°
Wed28 Oct24°11°
Thu29 Oct19°13°
Fri30 Oct19°11°
Sat31 Oct17°13°0.6 mm
Sun1 Nov16°13°3.2 mm
Mon2 Nov18°11°
Tue3 Nov17°11°
Wed4 Nov18°11°
When to go to Hualpén
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 | 83 | 59 | 35 | 41 | 50 | 63 | 84 | 96 | 98 |
| High | 22° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° |
| Low | 14° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 9° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 20 | 24 | 29 | 84 | 263 | 288 | 266 | 187 | 105 | 83 | 48 | 30 |
| 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 Hualpén
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Hualpén
7.1 km
Edificio de AnatomíaBuilt 19297.1 km
Casa del DeporteBuilt 1941
7.1 km
Edificio - Facultad de Humanidades y Arte - UdeCBuilt 19357.2 km
Edificio de la Facultad de Farmacia (Universidad de Concepción)Built 1936
7.2 km
Edificio - Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas - UdeCBuilt 1932
7.2 km
Edificio de Ciencias Jurídicas y SocialesBuilt 1934
Museum9.3 km
Huáscar
Museum6.8 km
Galería de la Historia de ConcepciónBuilt 1983Outdoors around Hualpén
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Parque 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 kmMirador Puente IndustrialViewpoints
2.9 kmNature around Hualpén
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Chile seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Hualpén
Earthquakes around Hualpén
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950303magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record32within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.8Cobquecura 9 km ←2010 · 76 km
8.1Cañete 4 km ↘1960 · 117 km
7.8Purén 4 km ↘1960 · 142 km
7.5Santa Juana 11 km ↗1953 · 40 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 4 · 3 km
Paleogene · 1Cretaceous · 3
Formations around the town
Quiriquina Formation · 3Curanilahue Formation · 1
Ammonites · 4Eubaculites, Pachydiscus (Pachydiscus), Kitchinites
Towns and villages around Hualpén
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Hualpén from above
Around Hualpén30 places to see, do and reach nearby
Andalien RiverNature25 kmNonguén National ParkNature16 kmRoca Villa do BurdeosNature7.5 kmIsla de Los ReyesNature7.8 kmBanco GalvezNature8.4 kmIslote PrenzelNature8.7 kmBanco MarinaoNature11 kmQuiriquina IslandNature19 kmEdificio de AnatomíaMonument7.1 kmCasa del DeporteMonument7.1 kmEdificio - Facultad de Humanidades y Arte - UdeCMonument7.1 kmEdificio de la Facultad de Farmacia (Universidad de Concepción)Monument7.2 kmEdificio - Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas - UdeCMonument7.2 kmEdificio de Ciencias Jurídicas y SocialesMonument7.2 kmForo abiertoMonument7.3 km"Luis David Cruz Ocampo" Central LibraryMonument7.6 kmHuáscarMuseum9.3 kmGalería de la Historia de ConcepciónMuseum6.8 kmMuseo de Arte Religioso de la Universidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónMuseum6.2 kmMuseo de Historia Natural de Concepción (Chile)Museum7.0 kmMuseo Pedro del Río ZañartuMuseum4.6 kmUniversidad Técnica Federico Santa MaríaStation1.5 kmLorenzo ArenasStation3.5 kmLos CóndoresStation3.7 kmConcepciónPlace6.3 kmSan Pedro de la PazPlace5.5 kmTalcahuanoPlace7.3 kmChiguayantePlace17 kmToméPlace23 kmPencoPlace11 km
Postal code
4600000
Getting to Hualpén
Carriel Sur International AirportCCP
3.9 kmLa Araucanía International AirportZCO
241 kmUniversidad Técnica Federico Santa MaríaRailway station
1.5 kmLorenzo ArenasRailway station
3.5 kmLos CóndoresRailway station
3.7 kmPlaces near Hualpén
Places with a climate like Hualpén
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hualpén?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hualpén.
What is the hottest month in Hualpén?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Hualpén?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hualpén?
June is the wettest month with about 288 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Hualpén?
The sea is warmest in January at about 14°C and coolest in August at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Hualpén?
The postal code of Hualpén is 4600000.