Santiago, ChileQuick decision
When to visit Santiago?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–29°C in December
🌧 Least rain
3% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
June (21%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Andes & SkiingJune–September — Portillo, Valle Nevado 1h from the centre.
VineyardsMarch–May — Maipo, Casablanca and Colchagua near Santiago.
GastronomyYear-round — ceviche, empanadas, Barrio Lastarria and Mercado Central.
Street Art & CultureYear-round — Bellavista, Museum of Memory and Cerro Santa Lucía.
Monthly climate data
Santiago weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 16°C | 30°C | 2% | 0.3 | 13.8h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ February | 16°C | 30°C | 4% | 0.2 | 12.7h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ March | 14°C | 28°C | 3% | 0.1 | 11.9h | 9.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 23°C | 7% | 1.1 | 10.7h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 15% | 1.4 | 9.5h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 7°C | 15°C | 21% | 2.9 | 8.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 7°C | 15°C | 15% | 1.6 | 9.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 7°C | 16°C | 19% | 2.0 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 8°C | 19°C | 19% | 1.1 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 10°C | 22°C | 15% | 0.8 | 12.2h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ November | 12°C | 27°C | 6% | 0.4 | 13.0h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ December | 14°C | 29°C | 3% | 0.2 | 13.8h | 9.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 23°C, 8% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 15°C, 18% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time
Average 23°C, 13% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 3% rainy days, 13.4h sunshine/day. Score: 9.3/10.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
December is ideal with 3% rainy days and 29°C.
June is the wettest month with 21% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 9.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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