Chile, ChileQuick decision
When to visit Chile?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
7°C–19°C in January
🌧 Least rain
11% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
June (38%)
📅 Best score
8.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
AtacamaMarch–November — driest desert, Tatio geysers and Valle de la Luna.
Chilean PatagoniaNovember–March — Torres del Paine, glaciers and W trek.
Wine ValleysMarch–May — harvest, Casablanca, Colchagua and Maipo.
Easter IslandOctober–March — moai, Rano Raraku and Anakena.
Monthly climate data
Chile weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 7°C | 19°C | 11% | 0.7 | 13.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 7°C | 19°C | 7% | 0.4 | 13.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 17°C | 6% | 0.4 | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 2°C | 13°C | 20% | 3.7 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ May | -1°C | 9°C | 32% | 3.9 | 9.2h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ June | -4°C | 6°C | 38% | 9.0 | 7.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ July | -5°C | 6°C | 32% | 5.0 | 9.2h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ August | -4°C | 6°C | 35% | 6.5 | 10.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ September | -2°C | 8°C | 31% | 4.4 | 11.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ October | -1°C | 11°C | 29% | 2.7 | 12.4h | 6.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 2°C | 14°C | 18% | 1.6 | 13.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 5°C | 18°C | 8% | 0.5 | 14.1h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 19% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 35% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 4.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 11°C, 26% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 19°C, 9% rainy days, 13.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 11% rainy days and 19°C. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
June is the wettest month with 38% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 19°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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