Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Valdivia, Chile

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Valdivia...

Valdivia is a coastal city in Chile. It is a relatively average coastal town close to the water with a population of 133419 people. The water temperature around Valdivia changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 10.5°C (50.8°F) in August up to 15.9°C (60.6°F) in the month of December, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is early winter, since Valdivia is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Valdivia?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Valdivia is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Valdivia?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Valdivia. A spot that might be worth checking out is Carelmapu, which is more than 135.3km (84miles) away from Valdivia. Click here to check out more information on Carelmapu and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try surfing Las Cruces, which is approximately 446.2km (277.1miles) away from Valdivia. Another good surfspot is Las Cruces, located roughly 446.2km (277.1miles) from Valdivia.

Are there beaches near Valdivia?

No, not too many beaches are located near to Valdivia. A beach, which is not too far away, is Las Grutas, which is almost 432.2km (268.4miles) away from Valdivia. If you have some extra time, you can also try Puerto Madryn, which is roughly 464km (288.2miles) away from Valdivia.

What wetsuit is recommended for Valdivia?

The water temperature around Valdivia is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of November, December, and January. During this time, in the early summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during July, August, and September, sea temperatures come down to roughly 10°C (51°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Valdivia?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 10 to 15°C (51-60°F) during summer. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during November, December, and January when temperatures go up to 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Valdivia: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Valdivia...

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