If you plan to visit Santiago in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 23 rainy days in the month and around 99 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
October is usually the wettest month of the year in Santiago;
Average weather
☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
99 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Santiago in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santiago for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +88°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +82°F.
Is Santiago warm or cold in October?
Santiago is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Santiago:
Climate in Santiago in October
Santiago weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+88°F
+86°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+68°F
+61°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+91°F
+91°F
Rainfall
104 mm
99 mm
56 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
80%
77%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
7
Cloudy days
3
3
6
Rainy days
22
23
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +88°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +86°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 104 mm to 99 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 1 to 2.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Santiago in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Santiago is gradually decreasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Santiago based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 95 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Santiago, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Santiago wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 73% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Santiago?
This is the weather in Santiago in October 2024:
1 October
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+92°F
2 October
☁️
+91°F
3 October
☁️
+91°F
4 October
☁️
+91°F
5 October
☀️
+88°F
6 October
🌧️
+87°F
7 October
☁️
+87°F
8 October
☁️
+88°F
9 October
🌧️
+86°F
10 October
☁️
+88°F
11 October
☁️
+90°F
12 October
☀️
+89°F
13 October
☀️
+91°F
14 October
☀️
+91°F
15 October
☀️
+90°F
16 October
☀️
+87°F
17 October
🌧️
+87°F
18 October
☀️
+88°F
19 October
☁️
+90°F
20 October
☀️
+89°F
21 October
☁️
+89°F
22 October
☀️
+90°F
23 October
☀️
+88°F
24 October
☀️
+90°F
25 October
☁️
+87°F
26 October
☀️
+90°F
27 October
☀️
+89°F
28 October
☀️
+88°F
29 October
☀️
+88°F
30 October
🌧️
+84°F
31 October
🌧️
+83°F
In October 2024 Santiago had 15 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Santiago climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santiago in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+84°F) and the highest in 1990 (+88°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 403 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1987 with 1025 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago in October:
Is October a good time to visit Santiago?
It’s always a good time to visit Santiago, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Santiago in October?
October is warm in Santiago. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Santiago rainy in October?
Santiago is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Santiago in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santiago in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santiago, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
