Visit Santiago in February? Score 9.1/10 [2026]

Month summary

Santiago weather in February

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

16°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

December (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Santiago in February?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.7h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.7h/d

Our take: February in Santiago is absolutely stellar—you're looking at warm, reliably sunny days (12.7 hours of daylight!) with virtually no rain to worry about. Temperatures hover between 16–30°C, perfect for exploring the city and nearby vineyards without melting or shivering. This is peak summer, ideal if you love heat, outdoor activities, and don't mind sharing the city with other travelers during school holidays.

By trip type

Santiago in February by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in February

🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Santiago enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Santiago.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Santiago averages 30°C, 4% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10. See methodology →

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