Monthly climate — Santiago
Long-term monthly averages. The best months to visit are marked with a star.
+29°
+16°
Jan
+28°
+16°
⭐ Feb
+27°
+15°
⭐ Mar
+23°
+11°
Apr
+19°
+7°
May
+15°
+5°
Jun
+14°
+4°
Jul
+16°
+5°
Aug
+18°
+6°
Sep
+21°
+9°
Oct
+25°
+11°
Nov
+27°
+14°
⭐ Dec
Bar colour shows temperature:coldcoolcomfortablewarmhot⭐ — best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Rainfall | What to pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +29° | +16° | 5.725000000000001mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ February | +28° | +16° | 4.890000000000001mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ March | +27° | +15° | 5.999999999999996mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| April | +23° | +11° | 21.884999999999998mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| May | +19° | +7° | 46.345mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| June | +15° | +5° | 85.58500000000002mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| July | +14° | +4° | 66.63000000000002mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| August | +16° | +5° | 80.08499999999997mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| September | +18° | +6° | 44.665mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| October | +21° | +9° | 35.35000000000004mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| November | +25° | +11° | 13.679999999999996mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ December | +27° | +14° | 5.425000000000002mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
When to visitSantiago
Best months: January, February, March and December
Daytime high+27°…+29°
The most comfortable weather of the year — the best time for sightseeing and the outdoors.
Shoulder season: April, May, October and November
Daytime high+19°…+25°
Conditions are changeable but workable, with fewer crowds than peak season.
Harder months: June, July, August and September
Daytime high+14°…+18°
The most extreme weather of the year — plan activity for the cooler parts of the day.
In short:The most comfortable months to visit Santiago are February, March and December, with the most pleasant daytime temperatures and low rainfall. The hardest months for active outdoor travel are June, July and August.
Compared to the climate normal
Today’s high
+12°
Normal for this month
+15°
Deviation
-4° cooler than normal
Frequently asked questions — Santiago
What is the weather like in Santiago right now?
Right now it is +8° in Santiago. See the hourly forecast above for how it changes through the day.
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
The best months to visit Santiago are November, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable and rainfall is low.
When is the rainy season in Santiago?
Rainfall in Santiago is concentrated in the wetter months; the monthly climate chart above shows when precipitation peaks across the year.
How hot does Santiago get in summer?
Summer is the hottest part of the year in Santiago. Plan outdoor activity for the morning or evening and stay hydrated during the midday heat.