Weather & climate · Santiago

Best Time to Visit Chile

March to April and November

The best time to visit Chile is March to April and November, when daytime highs in Santiago are around 23–27°C. December to February and October are also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (30°C by day), July the coldest (3°C at night), and June the wettest with about 63 mm of rain.

30°C

Warmest: January

3°C

Coldest nights: July

275 mm

Rain per year

63 mm

Wettest: June

Chile weather by month

Jan30°C14°C8 mm
Feb29°C14°C8 mm
Mar27°C12°C10 mm
Apr23°C9°C12 mm
May19°C6°C44 mm
Jun15°C3°C63 mm
Jul14°C3°C47 mm
Aug16°C3°C40 mm
Sep19°C5°C15 mm
Oct22°C7°C12 mm
Nov26°C10°C9 mm
Dec28°C13°C7 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	30°C	14°C	8 mm	31%	32%	Good
February	29°C	14°C	8 mm	33%	31%	Good
March	27°C	12°C	10 mm	31%	36%	Best time
April	23°C	9°C	12 mm	33%	52%	Best time
May	19°C	6°C	44 mm	40%	70%	Fair
June	15°C	3°C	63 mm	49%	74%	Fair
July	14°C	3°C	47 mm	53%	74%	Fair
August	16°C	3°C	40 mm	52%	72%	Fair
September	19°C	5°C	15 mm	49%	68%	Fair
October	22°C	7°C	12 mm	42%	64%	Good
November	26°C	10°C	9 mm	34%	48%	Best time
December	28°C	13°C	7 mm	30%	37%	Good

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Santiago (-33.45, -70.67). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Chile have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chile?

March to April and November. The best time to visit Chile is March to April and November, when daytime highs in Santiago are around 23–27°C. December to February and October are also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (30°C by day), July the coldest (3°C at night), and June the wettest with about 63 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Chile?

January, with average highs of 30°C in Santiago.

What is the coldest month in Chile?

July, when nights drop to about 3°C and days reach 14°C.

What is the rainiest month in Chile?

June with about 63 mm; December is the driest (7 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Chile?

July is the least comfortable month on average: 14°C by day and 47 mm of rain.

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