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When is the best time to visit Santiago?
In general the best time to visit Santiago is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in September and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Santiago in different months
This is the average weather in Santiago for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, July, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during July.
In April, May, June, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 123 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 106 mm in May.
Climate in Santiago
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Santiago for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +90°F | +91°F | +95°F | +95°F | +97°F | +97°F | +99°F | +97°F | +97°F | +99°F | +93°F | +91°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +82°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +88°F | +90°F | +90°F | +90°F | +88°F | +84°F | +82°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +54°F | +55°F | +54°F | +57°F | +61°F | +66°F | +66°F | +66°F | +66°F | +64°F | +61°F | +57°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 79 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 81 | 82 | 82 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 34 | 32 | 48 | 75 | 106 | 57 | 32 | 52 | 80 | 85 | 58 | 36 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Santiago during the whole year:
The hottest month in Santiago is September with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +64°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Santiago looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Santiago is December with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Santiago during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 32 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 20 rainy days and 106 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago:
What is the hottest month in Santiago?
The hottest month in Santiago is September with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Santiago?
The coldest month in Santiago is January with minimum temperatures of +64°F.
Is Santiago worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Santiago in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +90°F and 0 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Santiago?
if you're looking to visit Santiago when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, October, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 32 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Santiago
Source of the data
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.
