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O'Higgins Region, Chile

Machalí

Machalí is a town in O'Higgins Region, Chile, 568 m above sea level. It has a population of about 42,572. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now10°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population42,572
Local time02:04
34.18° S, 70.65° WElevation 568 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
The year in Machalíweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96October
October: high / low21° / 8°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Machalí at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month3°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

193 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 14 km

Weather in Machalí

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°10°13.6 mm
Sat24 Oct17°9°2.4 mm
Sun25 Oct23°6°
Mon26 Oct19°14°2.7 mm
Tue27 Oct21°13°
Wed28 Oct24°11°
Thu29 Oct21°15°2 mm
Fri30 Oct22°14°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct21°14°2.5 mm

When to go to Machalí

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score777988959064727792969587
High29°28°27°23°19°16°15°16°18°21°24°27°
Low16°16°14°10°7°5°3°4°6°8°11°14°
Rain (mm)4615491431931761296427177
Wet days332238353222

What's on in Machalí

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

Monuments and museums in Machalí

All monuments

More museums: Museo Comunal Rumel

Outdoors around Machalí

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
Silly MonkeysClimbing
0.5 km
Mirador Cerro San JuanViewpoints
1.3 km
Club de Campo CoyaGolf courses
1.7 km
El RefugioCamp sites
2.4 km
Parque Safari de RancaguaZoos
3.2 km
Club de Golf Los LiriosGolf courses
4.2 km
Centro de Ski Chapa VerdeSki area · 26 km of pistes · 6 lifts
26 km

Nature around Machalí

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 Machalí

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Machalí

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.4Algarrobo 18 km ↑1985 · 143 km
7.2Marchigüe 30 km ↑1985 · 89 km
7.0Marchigüe 18 km ↖2010 · 107 km
6.9Pichilemu 14 km ↗2010 · 115 km

Towns and villages around Machalí

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

Machalí from above

Getting to Machalí

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportSCL
89 km
Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano AirportAFA
211 km
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International AirportMDZ
228 km
RancaguaRailway station
9.6 km
GranerosRailway station
15 km
RequínoaRailway station
19 km

Places near Machalí

Places with a climate like Machalí

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Machalí?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machalí.
What is the hottest month in Machalí?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Machalí?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machalí?
June is the wettest month with about 193 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.