When is the best time to go to Santiago

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santiago, Costa Rica. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Santiago weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santiago are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Santiago January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 2mm 7.6hrs 12.4hrs

January in Santiago is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Santiago and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santiago with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Santiago February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 2mm 8.3hrs 12.5hrs

February in Santiago is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Santiago and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santiago with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in February »

March

Santiago March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 7mm 8.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Santiago is characteristically hot, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Santiago and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santiago with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in March »

April

Santiago April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 48mm 8hrs 13.1hrs

Santiago's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santiago, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Santiago and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in April »

May

Santiago May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 280mm 7hrs 13.3hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Santiago and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Santiago and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 280mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in May »

June

Santiago June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 317mm 6.7hrs 12.4hrs

The weather in June in Santiago is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 317mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in June »

July

Santiago July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 239mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs

July in Santiago is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 239mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in July »

August

Santiago August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 343mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Santiago is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 343mm 13.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in August »

September

Santiago September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 408mm 6hrs 13.1hrs

Santiago's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Santiago and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 408mm 16.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in September »

October

Santiago October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 398mm 6hrs 13.3hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Santiago and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Santiago and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 398mm 15.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in October »

November

Santiago November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 153mm 6.3hrs 12.4hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Santiago and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santiago for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Santiago and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in November »

December

Santiago December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 28mm 7hrs 12.5hrs

December in Santiago is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Santiago and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in December »

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Santiago weather stats

Santiago weather statistics
Hottest month: April 28°C 82.4°F
Driest month: February 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: February 8.3hrs
Coldest month: December 25.7°C 78.3°F
Wettest month: September 408mm 16.1ins
Warmest sea: May 29°C 84.2°F
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