Visit Santiago in January? Score 9.3/10 [2026]

Month summary

Santiago weather in January

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

16°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

2% of days

☀️ Sunshine

13.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

December (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Santiago in January?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 13.8h per day on average.

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 2%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : ██████████ 13.8h/d

Our take: January is Santiago's prime summer month—think sunny days hitting 30°C with cool mornings around 16°C. You'll barely see rain and enjoy nearly 14 hours of daylight, perfect for exploring the city and nearby vineyards. Pack light layers and sunscreen; this weather suits anyone who loves heat and hates humidity.

By trip type

Santiago in January by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in January

🎯 Quiet season in the vineyards — intimate tastings and reduced prices Even in winter, Santiago enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (2% 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 January, Santiago averages 30°C, 2% rainy days and 13.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.3/10. See methodology →

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