When is the best time to go to Santiago
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santiago, Mexico. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 20mm | 4.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
Santiago's weather in January is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santiago, with some very 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 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Santiago with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 24mm | 5.2hrs | 12.1hrs |
February in Santiago is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago, with some extremely 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 comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santiago with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Santiago weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 25mm | 5.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Santiago is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago, with some surprisingly 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 comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santiago with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 45mm | 5.2hrs | 13.5hrs |
Santiago's weather in April is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santiago, with some particularly 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 comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 66mm | 6hrs | 14.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry 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 relatively 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 warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 117mm | 6.8hrs | 11.6hrs |
June in Santiago is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
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.
June is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 77mm | 7.1hrs | 12.1hrs |
July in Santiago is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santiago.
July is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 136mm | 6.6hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Santiago is characteristically very hot 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.
August is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 206mm | 5.5hrs | 13.5hrs |
Santiago's weather in September is typically hot 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 warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 206mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Santiago weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 106mm | 5hrs | 14.2hrs |
October is a damp, humid month in Santiago and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santiago.
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 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 30mm | 5.1hrs | 11.6hrs |
The weather in November in Santiago is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santiago, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Santiago and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Santiago weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 18mm | 4.3hrs | 12.1hrs |
December in Santiago is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago, with some very 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 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Santiago weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 34.3°C 93.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 18mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 206mm 8.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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