Chile, ChileQuick decision
When to visit Chile?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
45°F–66°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 45°F | 66°F | 11% | 0.0in | 13.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 45°F | 66°F | 7% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 41°F | 63°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 36°F | 55°F | 20% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ May | 30°F | 48°F | 32% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 25°F | 43°F | 38% | 0.4in | 7.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ July | 23°F | 43°F | 32% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 25°F | 43°F | 35% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ September | 28°F | 46°F | 31% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ October | 30°F | 52°F | 29% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 6.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 36°F | 57°F | 18% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 41°F | 64°F | 8% | 0.0in | 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°F, 19% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 6°F, 35% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 4.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 11°F, 26% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 19°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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