SeasonMapPortillo weather in November
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November in Portillo: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Portillo · #1274 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Portillo in November
Notes from nearby Santiago (84 km away)
Portillo doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about Santiago, close enough to share the season.
Chile's forum calls November — springtime in the southern hemisphere — genuinely wonderful for Santiago and central Chile, typically low 80s°F by day with very low humidity and cool nights in the low 60s°F. One regular with ten November trips reports rain only once; a light jacket for evenings covers the rest.
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Portillo climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 32 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 11.8 cm / 4.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Portillo in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Portillo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPortillo's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Portillo in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Closed out of season
15 Oct – 10 Jun · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThere is no summer operation: the hotel shuts, the road is just the road to Mendoza and there is nothing at the lake but the lake. Come for snow or not at all.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Portillo — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Portillo?
Portillo in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Portillo?
- November in Portillo: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Portillo on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Portillo in November?
- In November, Portillo averages a daily high of 10.7°C and a low of 1.6°C, with about 31.8 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Portillo in November?
- Portillo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in November.
- Does it snow in Portillo in November?
- Portillo sees roughly 11.8 cm of snowfall in November.
Other months in Portillo
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Similar destinations in South America — November
Within 300 km: Santiago's Wine country in flower around 15 Oct – 30 Nov, and Valle Nevado's Closed for the summer around 20 Oct – 10 Jun.