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, Colombia. 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
23°C 109mm 6.1hrs 12.5hrs

January in Santiago is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santiago.

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 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santiago with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Santiago February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 110mm 6hrs 12.6hrs

February in Santiago is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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.

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 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santiago with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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March

Santiago March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 133mm 5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Santiago is characteristically 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.

March is in the spring in Santiago and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santiago with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Santiago April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 281mm 4hrs 13hrs

Santiago's weather in April 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 not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Santiago and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°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 281mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Santiago May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 256mm 5.2hrs 13.2hrs

May 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.

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 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 256mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Santiago June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 85mm 5.6hrs 12.5hrs

The climate in Santiago during June can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.

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

June is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the 6th coldest 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santiago with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Santiago July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 74mm 6.2hrs 12.6hrs

July in Santiago is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Santiago August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 123mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

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

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santiago.

August is in the summer in Santiago and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 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
25°C 216mm 6.1hrs 13hrs

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 not a good 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 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Santiago October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 393mm 5.4hrs 13.2hrs

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 not a good 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 27°C (80°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 393mm 15.5 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in October »

November

Santiago November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 361mm 5.3hrs 12.5hrs

November 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.

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 (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 361mm 14.2 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in November »

December

Santiago December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 192mm 5.6hrs 12.6hrs

December in Santiago is generally 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.

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 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santiago weather in December »

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Santiago weather stats

Santiago weather statistics
Hottest month: May 27°C 80.6°F
Driest month: July 74mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: January 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 25.8°C 78.4°F
Wettest month: October 393mm 15.5ins
Warmest sea: August 28.6°C 83.5°F
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