Best Time to Visit
🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile · South America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
28°
17°
Great
Feb
28°
16°
Great
Mar
26°
15°
Great
Apr
22°
11°
Great
May
19°
7°
Great
Jun
15°
5°
Good
Jul
15°
4°
Great
Aug
16°
5°
Great
Sep
18°
7°
Great
Oct
20°
9°
Great
Nov
24°
12°
Great
Dec
27°
15°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 28°C | 17°C | 1 | 14h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 28°C | 16°C | 1 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 26°C | 15°C | 1 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 22°C | 11°C | 3 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 7°C | 6 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| June | 15°C | 5°C | 7 | 7h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| JulyRecommended | 15°C | 4°C | 7 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 16°C | 5°C | 8 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 18°C | 7°C | 8 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 20°C | 9°C | 6 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 24°C | 12°C | 3 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 27°C | 15°C | 1 | 14h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 21°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 11°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
The least favorable time to visit Santiago is June and May. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
June
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
May
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
July
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Santiago during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 16°C to 27°C:
Santiago has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csa). The warmest month is February with highs of 28°C, while the coldest month is July at just 15°C. Annual rainfall averages 488mm across approximately 52 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| Low °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| Rain Days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 3 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 60 | 105 | 83 | 79 | 55 | 38 | 16 | 7 |
| Sun h/day | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
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