Santiago in July: weather, rain (15%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Santiago weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

7°C – 15°C

🌧 Rainy days

15% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

December (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Santiago in July?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 15%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 15°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.4h/d

Our take: July in Santiago is peak winter, so pack layers and expect crisp mornings around 7°C warming to comfortable 15°C afternoons. You'll enjoy plenty of sunshine with minimal rain, making it ideal for exploring the city and nearby wine valleys without weather disruptions. Perfect for travelers who love cool-weather sightseeing and don't mind bundling up.

By trip type

Santiago in July by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in July

🎯 Grapes ripening — wine tours and outdoor tasting terraces In July, Santiago sees 15°C during the day with 9.4h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.

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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 July, Santiago averages 15°C, 15% rainy days and 9.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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