When to go
The Best Time to Visit Santiago
Month-by-month climate data for Santiago, Chile — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Santiago— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
October–April. Southern-hemisphere summer warmth, sunny dry days; winter (June–August) is rainy and grey.
Warmest in Santiago: Jan (30°C / 86°F) · Coolest: Jun (15°C / 59°F) · Wettest: Jun (~7 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Santiago climate, month by month
January
30° / 15°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
February
30° / 15°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
March
29° / 14°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
April
24° / 12°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
May
19° / 9°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
June
15° / 8°C
~7 rain days
Good
July
15° / 7°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
August
16° / 7°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
September
18° / 8°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
October
23° / 10°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
November
26° / 12°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
December
29° / 14°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
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