La Serena
Some of the clearest skies on the planet, home to a cluster of the world's biggest observatories open for night tours, beaches with a persistent chill from the Humboldt current, and a pisco valley inland worth the detour.
The best time to visit La Serena is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (67°F). Local time there is 17:41 (UTC-4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 72°F · rain 0.0in · 13.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at La Serena-Coquimbo, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C72°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| February | 23°C73°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| March | 21°C71°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| April | 19°C67°F | 4mm0.2in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 18°C64°F | 9mm0.4in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| June | 16°C62°F | 27mm1.1in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| July | 16°C61°F | 31mm1.2in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| August | 17°C62°F | 7mm0.3in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| September | 17°C63°F | 2mm0.1in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| October | 18°C65°F | 2mm0.1in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| November | 20°C67°F | 3mm0.1in | 13.7h13.7h | in the recommended window |
| December | 21°C70°F | 3mm0.1in | 14.1h14.1h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- CLP · Chilean peso
- Language
- Spanish
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit La Serena?
The best time to visit La Serena is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (67°F).
How warm does La Serena get?
Typical daytime highs in La Serena are Mar–May 19°C (67°F), Jun–Aug 16°C (62°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (65°F), Dec–Feb 22°C (71°F).
Is La Serena expensive?
On the ground, La Serena is mid-range.
What sort of trip is La Serena good for?
La Serena is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.