Biobio, Chile
Talcahuano
Talcahuano is a city in Biobio, Chile, close to the sea. It has a population of about 147,831 (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
Population147,831
Local time06:20
36.72° S, 73.12° WElevation 15 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
Postal code4260000October: high / low16° / 10°
Rain this month71mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Talcahuano at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:55 · 20:1913 h 25 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 21:22Next holiday31 OctoberReformation DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in January
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJune
248 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
17 mm of rain
Warmest sea15°C
January
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Talcahuano
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 99%
Today26 Oct17°13°
Tue27 Oct20°12°
Wed28 Oct23°12°
Thu29 Oct18°14°
Fri30 Oct20°11°
Sat31 Oct19°11°
Sun1 Nov16°12°
Mon2 Nov15°13°7.5 mm
Tue3 Nov16°11°0.5 mm
When to go to Talcahuano
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 | 80 | 58 | 34 | 41 | 49 | 61 | 81 | 96 | 98 |
| High | 21° | 21° | 20° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 13° | 11° | 10° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 11° | 13° |
| Rain (mm) | 17 | 21 | 25 | 72 | 227 | 248 | 230 | 161 | 90 | 71 | 40 | 26 |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Sea | 15° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 14° |
What's on in Talcahuano
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Talcahuano
1.5 km
Puntilla de Los Perales13 km
Casa del DeporteBuilt 194113 km
Edificio de AnatomíaBuilt 1929
13 km
Edificio - Facultad de Humanidades y Arte - UdeCBuilt 1935
13 km
Edificio de la Facultad de Farmacia (Universidad de Concepción)Built 1936
13 km
Edificio - Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas - UdeCBuilt 1932
Museum2.2 km
HuáscarMuseum2.2 km
Reliquia Histórica HuáscarBuilt 1915Outdoors around Talcahuano
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 kmCostanera de TalcahuanoViewpoints
1 kmBio-BoulderClimbing
1 kmDeutsch LookoutViewpoints
2.1 kmCirco Mall PlazaTheme parks
3 kmNature around Talcahuano
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Chile seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Talcahuano
Earthquakes around Talcahuano
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950296magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record32within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.8Cobquecura 9 km ←2010 · 70 km
8.1Cañete 4 km ↘1960 · 124 km
7.8Purén 4 km ↘1960 · 149 km
7.5Santa Juana 11 km ↗1953 · 47 km
Tsunamis · Talcahuano
1.6 m29 July 2025earthquake1 m15 January 2022volcanic eruption0.2 m4 March 2021earthquake0.2 m8 September 2017earthquake1.3 m16 September 2015earthquake0.4 m1 April 2014earthquake0.1 m6 February 2013earthquake0.1 m28 October 2012earthquake0.2 m11 February 2011earthquake2.1 m11 March 2011earthquake2.3 m27 February 2010earthquake8 m27 February 2010earthquake5.9 m27 February 2010earthquake5 m27 February 2010earthquake4.7 m27 February 2010earthquake5.2 m27 February 2010earthquake6.6 m27 February 2010earthquake6.7 m27 February 2010earthquake6.5 m27 February 2010earthquake6.6 m27 February 2010earthquake6.6 m27 February 2010earthquake6.1 m27 February 2010earthquake7.2 m27 February 2010earthquake7.2 m27 February 2010earthquake7.4 m27 February 2010earthquake3.4 m27 February 2010earthquake3.5 m27 February 2010earthquake0.2 m29 September 2009earthquake0.4 m15 August 2007earthquake0.1 m13 January 2007earthquake0.5 m15 November 2006earthquake0.2 m26 December 2004earthquake1.3 m23 June 2001earthquake0.5 m30 July 1995earthquake1.8 m3 March 1985earthquake0.1 m29 November 1975earthquake and landslide0.3 m17 October 1966earthquake0.8 m28 March 1964earthquake and landslide2.6 m22 May 1960earthquake5.1 m22 May 1960earthquake
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 7 · 1 km
Paleogene · 2Cretaceous · 5
Formations around the town
Plesiosaurs · 2Pliosaurus, Cimoliasaurus
Ammonites · 13Baculites, Kossmaticeras (Natalites), Menuites, Kossmaticeras, Gaudryceras, Grossouvrites, Kitchinites, Diplomoceras, Gunnarites
Towns and villages around Talcahuano
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Talcahuano from above
Around Talcahuano29 places to see, do and reach nearby
Nonguén National ParkNature23 kmBanco GalvezNature1.8 kmRoca Villa do BurdeosNature3.1 kmBanco MarinaoNature4.6 kmIsla de Los ReyesNature5.2 kmIslote PrenzelNature6.4 kmQuiriquina IslandNature12 kmPuntilla de Los PeralesMonument1.5 kmCasa del DeporteMonument13 kmEdificio de AnatomíaMonument13 kmEdificio - Facultad de Humanidades y Arte - UdeCMonument13 kmEdificio de la Facultad de Farmacia (Universidad de Concepción)Monument13 kmEdificio - Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas - UdeCMonument13 kmEdificio de Ciencias Jurídicas y SocialesMonument14 kmForo abiertoMonument14 kmHuáscarMuseum2.2 kmReliquia Histórica HuáscarMuseum2.2 kmGalería de la Historia de ConcepciónMuseum13 kmMuseo de Arte Religioso de la Universidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónMuseum13 kmMuseo de Historia Natural de Concepción (Chile)Museum13 kmEl ArenalStation0.1 kmMercadoStation1.4 kmHospital Las HiguerasStation2.1 kmConcepciónPlace13 kmSan Pedro de la PazPlace13 kmHualpénPlace7.3 kmChiguayantePlace24 kmToméPlace19 kmPencoPlace11 km
Postal code
4260000
Getting to Talcahuano
Carriel Sur International AirportCCP
7.1 kmLa Araucanía International AirportZCO
248 kmEl ArenalRailway station
0.1 kmMercadoRailway station
1.4 kmHospital Las HiguerasRailway station
2.1 kmPlaces near Talcahuano
Places with a climate like Talcahuano
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Talcahuano?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Talcahuano.
What is the hottest month in Talcahuano?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Talcahuano?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Talcahuano?
June is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Talcahuano?
The sea is warmest in January at about 15°C and coolest in August at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Talcahuano?
The postal code of Talcahuano is 4260000.