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Biobio, Chile

Laja

Laja is a small town in Biobio, Chile. It has a population of about 11,113. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeMar · Nov–Dec
Population11,113
Local time02:34
37.28° S, 72.71° WElevation 60 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
The year in Lajaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec92October
October: high / low19° / 8°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeMar · Nov–Dec

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

Laja at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in January

Coolest month5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

229 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

19 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 52 km

Weather in Laja

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°10°13.7 mm
Sat24 Oct21°9°
Sun25 Oct24°9°
Mon26 Oct23°11°
Tue27 Oct24°11°
Wed28 Oct28°11°
Thu29 Oct23°13°
Fri30 Oct19°11°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°11°

When to go to Laja

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score919395846233405271929698
High27°26°24°19°15°13°13°14°16°19°22°25°
Low14°14°12°9°8°6°5°5°6°8°10°12°
Rain (mm)1919277021822919815886603520
Wet days11278151197421

What's on in Laja

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

Monuments and museums in Laja

All monuments

Outdoors around Laja

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

Club de campo Cruz de PiedraGolf courses
4.2 km
Camping LajaCamp sites
6.7 km

Nature around Laja

Nature in Chile

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Laja

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

9.5Tirúa 23 km ↑1960 · 113 km
8.8Cobquecura 9 km ←2010 · 130 km
8.1Cañete 4 km ↘1960 · 82 km
7.8Purén 4 km ↘1960 · 91 km

Towns and villages around Laja

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

Laja from above

Getting to Laja

Carriel Sur International AirportCCP
65 km
La Araucanía International AirportZCO
183 km
LajaRailway station
0.6 km
San RosendoRailway station
2.7 km
TurquíaRailway station
7.9 km
Balseadero San Rosendo BiobíoBalseadero San Rosendo - Río Biobío
2.8 km
Balseadero San Rosendo - Río BiobíoBalseadero San Rosendo Biobío
3.4 km

Places near Laja

Places with a climate like Laja

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Laja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Laja.
What is the hottest month in Laja?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Laja?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Laja?
June is the wettest month with about 229 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.