Santiago in April: weather, rain (7%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Santiago weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

54°F – 73°F

🌧 Rainy days

7% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

December (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Santiago in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 7%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 73°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.7h/d

Our take: April in Santiago is genuinely lovely—think mild spring days with temperatures hovering between 12–23°C, plenty of sunshine (10.7 hours daily), and virtually no rain. It's perfect if you prefer comfort over extremes: warm enough for t-shirts during the day, cool enough at night that you'll actually sleep well. Pack layers and you're golden.

By trip type

Santiago in April by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Santiago. Temperatures rise (23°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	61°F	86°F	2%	0.0in	13.8h	9.3/10
☀️ February	61°F	86°F	4%	0.0in	12.7h	9.1/10
☀️ March	57°F	82°F	3%	0.0in	11.9h	9.5/10
🌤️ April	54°F	73°F	7%	0.0in	10.7h	8.4/10
🌤️ May	48°F	64°F	15%	0.1in	9.5h	7.3/10
⛅ June	45°F	59°F	21%	0.1in	8.3h	7.0/10
⛅ July	45°F	59°F	15%	0.1in	9.4h	7.1/10
⛅ August	45°F	61°F	19%	0.1in	10.0h	7.1/10
🌤️ September	46°F	66°F	19%	0.0in	11.0h	7.5/10
🌤️ October	50°F	72°F	15%	0.0in	12.2h	8.4/10
☀️ November	54°F	81°F	6%	0.0in	13.0h	9.5/10
☀️ December	57°F	84°F	3%	0.0in	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 April, Santiago averages 73°F, 7% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

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