Climate of Santiago, Chile
Area-weighted average across Santiago. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Santiago, a subdivision of Chile, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in July to 16.2°C / 61.2°F in January, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 108 mm / 4.3 in depending on the season (471 mm / 18.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2°C61.2°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 15.4°C59.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 13.6°C56.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| April | 10.8°C51.4°F | 22 mm0.9″ | — |
| May | 7.6°C45.7°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| June | 4.8°C40.6°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| July | 4.6°C40.3°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| August | 5.4°C41.7°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| September | 7°C44.6°F | 32 mm1.3″ | — |
| October | 9.6°C49.3°F | 26 mm1″ | — |
| November | 12.3°C54.1°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| December | 14.8°C58.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Santiago?
The best months to visit Santiago, Chile for sunny, dry weather are January, February, December. The warmest month is January at an area-wide average of 16.2°C / 61.2°F, and the driest is January with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Santiago?
Santiago, Chile has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in July to 16.2°C / 61.2°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 471 mm / 18.5 in, with the wettest month being June (108 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest January (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Santiago?
The hottest month in Santiago is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Santiago?
The coldest month in Santiago is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 4.6°C / 40.3°F.
When does it rain most in Santiago?
The wettest month in Santiago is June, averaging about 108 mm / 4.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.