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When is the best time to go to Santiago

When is the best time to go to Santiago, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Santiago?

In general the best time to visit Santiago is probably January, February, March, April, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
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But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is January, February, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in February and it has 22 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Santiago in different months

This is the average weather in Santiago for each month based on historic data:

In January, February, March, April, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 25 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +16°C to +29°C.

May, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +22°C during October.

In June, July, August the weather is average. Expect around 27 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 92 mm in June.

Climate in Santiago

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Santiago for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+37°C+36°C+35°C+32°C+30°C+27°C+28°C+31°C+32°C+32°C+34°C+37°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+29°C+29°C+27°C+23°C+19°C+16°C+15°C+17°C+19°C+22°C+25°C+28°C
Minimum Temperature
+9°C+9°C+6°C0°C-4°C-5°C-5°C-4°C-2°C0°C+3°C+6°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
525458647276767570645753
Rain, mm
44724569289775531145
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
322111111223
Sunny Days
2522231610891010131723
Cloud Days
2359131312118854
Rainy Days
433478910121074
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Santiago during the whole year:
The hottest month in Santiago is February with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +5°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Santiago looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Santiago is July with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 52%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Santiago during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 25 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 4 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 8 rainy days and 92 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago:

What is the hottest month in Santiago?

The hottest month in Santiago is February with average maximum temperature of +29°C.

What is the coldest month in Santiago?

The coldest month in Santiago is July with minimum temperatures of +5°C.

Is Santiago worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Santiago usually has great weather. The best month is probably February with +29°C and 22 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Santiago?

if you're looking to visit Santiago when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 4 mm of rain.

Other cities in Chile

Check out the weather for other cities in Chile.

Monthly weather in Santiago

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santiago, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.