Best Time to Visit
🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile · South America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
28°
19°
Great
Feb
26°
17°
Great
Mar
22°
13°
Great
Apr
18°
9°
Good
May
16°
7°
Good
Jun
15°
6°
Good
Jul
16°
7°
Good
Aug
19°
10°
Good
Sep
22°
13°
Great
Oct
26°
17°
Great
Nov
28°
19°
Great
Dec
29°
20°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 28°C | 19°C | 1 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 26°C | 17°C | 2 | 6h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 18°C | 9°C | 5 | 2h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 16°C | 7°C | 6 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| June | 15°C | 6°C | 7 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| July | 16°C | 7°C | 6 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| August | 19°C | 10°C | 5 | 3h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 26°C | 17°C | 2 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 28°C | 19°C | 1 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 29°C | 20°C | 1 | 7h | 65% | 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: 25°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 19°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 17°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
The least favorable time to visit Santiago is May and June. During this period, you can expect very limited sunshine.
May
Challenges: very limited sunshine
June
Challenges: very limited sunshine
July
Challenges: very limited sunshine
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, October), when temperatures range from 18°C to 27°C:
Santiago has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csa). The warmest month is December with highs of 29°C, while the coldest month is June at just 15°C. Annual rainfall averages 539mm across approximately 44 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
| Low °C | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
| Rain Days | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 15 | 27 | 45 | 63 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 62 | 45 | 27 | 15 | 10 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
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