When is the best time to go to Santiago
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.
Average temperatures in Santiago
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 2mm | 7.6hrs | 12.4hrs |
The climate in Santiago during January can be summarized as warm, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago, with some extremely 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.
February
| 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 particularly 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
| 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 very 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.
April
| 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.
May
| 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.
June
| 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.
July
| 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 not a good 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.
August
| 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 relatively bad 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.
September
| 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 relatively 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
| 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 relatively 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.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 153mm | 6.3hrs | 12.4hrs |
The climate in Santiago during November can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.
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
| 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 inordinately 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.
Other monthly averages
Santiago weather stats
| 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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