When is the best time to go to Santiago
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santiago, Chile. 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 | 1mm | 11.3hrs | 15hrs |
Warm and very dry weather often prevails in Santiago during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Santiago with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 2mm | 10.4hrs | 14.1hrs |
February 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.
February is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Santiago weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 4mm | 9.3hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in March in Santiago is characteristically mild 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 fall / autumn in Santiago and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santiago with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 15mm | 7.2hrs | 12.1hrs |
Santiago's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Santiago.
April is in the fall / autumn in Santiago and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 15mm 0.6 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 35mm | 4.7hrs | 11.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Santiago and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santiago.
May is in the fall / autumn in Santiago and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 86mm | 4hrs | 15hrs |
The weather in June in Santiago is characteristically cool and a little damp.
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.
June is in the winter in Santiago and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 92mm | 4.5hrs | 14.1hrs |
July in Santiago is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
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 winter in Santiago and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 72mm | 5.1hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in August in Santiago is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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 winter in Santiago and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 32mm | 6.1hrs | 12.1hrs |
Santiago's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santiago.
September is in the spring in Santiago and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 32mm 1.3 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Santiago weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 21mm | 7.6hrs | 11.3hrs |
October is a dry month in Santiago and the temperature is generally mild.
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 spring in Santiago and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 21mm 0.8 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 11mm | 9.5hrs | 15hrs |
November in Santiago is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santiago, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Santiago and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 11mm 0.4 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Santiago weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 3mm | 11hrs | 14.1hrs |
December 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.
December is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Santiago weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 11.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.8°C 55°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 92mm 3.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 17.9°C 64.2°F |
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