O'Higgins Region weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for O'Higgins Region, Chile. Like most weather services, we show O'Higgins Region at one spot: Rancagua, its largest city. At 6:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 16°C (61°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM (8.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 93%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 0.8 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM (8.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Rancagua weather
Is it raining in Rancagua right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM (8.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Rancagua this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–21° and lows of 9–13°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Rancagua lately?
In the past 7 days, Rancagua had 3 rainy days and 17.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rancagua?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
O'Higgins Region weather by month
When is the best time to visit O'Higgins Region?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit O'Higgins Region is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (56°F) in July to 29°C (85°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in O'Higgins Region?
June is the wettest month, with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in O'Higgins Region?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 14°C (58°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (56°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does O'Higgins Region have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 64 mm (2.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Rancagua), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in O'Higgins Region
Weather can differ a lot within O'Higgins Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancagua | Oct–Apr | None | 13–29°C | 301 mm |
| San Vicente de Tagua Tagua | Oct–Apr | None | 15–32°C | 343 mm |
| Machalí | Oct–Apr | None | 13–29°C | 301 mm |
| Rengo | Nov–Apr | None | 9–25°C | 324 mm |
| Santa Cruz | Oct–Apr | None | 15–32°C | 343 mm |
| Chimbarongo | Oct–Apr | None | 15–32°C | 343 mm |
| Graneros | Oct–Apr | None | 13–29°C | 301 mm |
| San Vicente | Oct–Apr | None | 15–32°C | 343 mm |