Best Time to Visit Santiago
Chile · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Best monthsApril to May and August to November
HottestJanuary · 32°C
ColdestJuly · 6°C
WettestJune · 52 mm
Weather-wise, April to May and August to November is the best time to visit Santiago. January is the hottest month, with average highs of 32°C (89°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 6°C (42°F). It's a dry place, with only about 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain in a typical year.
Santiago weather by month
Jan32°C / 17°C10 mmGoodFeb31°C / 16°C10 mmExcellentMar30°C / 15°C8 mmExcellentApr26°C / 12°C8 mmExcellentMay22°C / 10°C28 mmExcellentJun19°C / 7°C52 mmExcellentJul18°C / 6°C28 mmExcellentAug19°C / 6°C30 mmExcellentSep22°C / 7°C12 mmExcellentOct25°C / 10°C12 mmExcellentNov28°C / 13°C6 mmExcellentDec31°C / 15°C7 mmExcellent
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C 89°F | 17°C 62°F | 10 mm | 3 | 32% | 10.5 | Good 7.8 |
| February | 31°C 88°F | 16°C 61°F | 10 mm | 3 | 34% | 9.9 | Excellent 8.2 |
| March | 30°C 85°F | 15°C 59°F | 8 mm | 2 | 30% | 8.9 | Excellent 9 |
| April | 26°C 79°F | 12°C 54°F | 8 mm | 2 | 31% | 6.3 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 22°C 72°F | 10°C 49°F | 28 mm | 4 | 38% | 3.7 | Excellent 9.9 |
| June | 19°C 65°F | 7°C 44°F | 52 mm | 6 | 47% | 2.9 | Excellent 9.1 |
| July | 18°C 65°F | 6°C 42°F | 28 mm | 4 | 49% | 3.2 | Excellent 9 |
| August | 19°C 67°F | 6°C 43°F | 30 mm | 4 | 48% | 3.6 | Excellent 9.5 |
| September | 22°C 71°F | 7°C 45°F | 12 mm | 3 | 46% | 4.4 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 25°C 76°F | 10°C 49°F | 12 mm | 2 | 39% | 5.5 | Excellent 10 |
| November | 28°C 83°F | 13°C 55°F | 6 mm | 2 | 31% | 8.3 | Excellent 9.8 |
| December | 31°C 87°F | 15°C 58°F | 7 mm | 2 | 29% | 10.5 | Excellent 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
The best time to visit Santiago is April to May and August to November, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Santiago?
January is the hottest month in Santiago, with an average high of 32°C (89°F).
What is the coldest month in Santiago?
July is the coldest month in Santiago, with an average low of 6°C (42°F).
What is the rainiest month in Santiago?
June is the wettest month, with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain. November is the driest, with 6 mm (0.2 in).
Nearby destinations
- Mendoza179 km · best March to May and August to October
- Cordoba648 km · best April to October
- Buenos Aires1137 km · best April to May and September to January
- Montevideo1339 km · best April and October to December
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