Best Time to Visit Santiago
Santiago is best visited All year, when skies are clearer and temperatures are warm without being extreme.
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Average daily high and low temperatures (°C/°F). Bars show the daily range each month.
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 29.7°C | 14.9°C | 18.3mm | 13.5h | 1 | 10/10 |
| February Best | 29.6°C | 15.1°C | 3.2mm | 12.6h | 0 | 10/10 |
| March Best | 28.3°C | 14.2°C | 2.3mm | 11.7h | 0 | 10/10 |
| April Best | 24.0°C | 12.0°C | 20.4mm | 10.0h | 2 | 10/10 |
| May Best | 19.7°C | 10.0°C | 13.2mm | 8.4h | 2 | 10/10 |
| June Best | 15.5°C | 7.5°C | 82.8mm | 6.6h | 7 | 10/10 |
| July Best | 15.1°C | 6.7°C | 61.5mm | 7.3h | 5 | 10/10 |
| August Best | 16.4°C | 7.5°C | 74.3mm | 8.4h | 5 | 10/10 |
| September Best | 18.2°C | 8.4°C | 37.8mm | 8.9h | 6 | 10/10 |
| October Best | 22.6°C | 10.0°C | 13.4mm | 11.5h | 3 | 10/10 |
| November Best | 25.8°C | 11.6°C | 10.8mm | 12.0h | 2 | 10/10 |
| December Best | 29.2°C | 13.8°C | 2.4mm | 13.4h | 0 | 10/10 |
Santiago Climate
Santiago has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. Check the annual climate overview for Santiago for the full year picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best month to visit Santiago?
The best month to visit Santiago is January, when temperatures average 29.7°C and conditions score 10/10 for comfort.
What is the weather like in Santiago in January?
January in Santiago is hot, with average highs of 29.7°C and lows of 14.9°C. It is mostly dry with only occasional showers, with roughly 13.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is one of the best months of the year to visit.
When is rainy season in Santiago?
Santiago does not have a distinct rainy season — rainfall is spread relatively evenly through the year.
Is Santiago good to visit in winter?
Yes — winter (June, July, August) averages 15.1°C highs with a 10/10 comfort rating, making it a solid time to visit.
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.