What’s the climate like in Santiago?
The current climate of Santiago features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 14°C. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santiago in recent years was 38°C in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Santiago gets 649 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Chile? Check out the weather and climate in places like Patagonia, Valparaíso, San Pedro de Atacama, or have a look at other destinations in Chile.
Best time to visit Santiago?
The best time to visit Santiago for sunny weather is January through April and August through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santiago. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Santiago
The climate table of Santiago shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 14 | 5,3 | 11 | 52 | 84 | 148 | 93 | 82 | 85 | 53 | 15 | 6,6 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in June
- Precipitation*: 649 mm per year, averaging 54 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,4 cm per year
- Driest months: 5,3 mm in February, 6,6 mm in December and 11 mm in March
- Wettest months: 148 mm in June, 93 mm in July and 85 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Santiago
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santiago, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santiago
This graph shows how much precipitation Santiago, Chile, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Santiago
This graph shows how much snow Santiago, Chile, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Santiago
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santiago, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santiago
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santiago, Chile. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santiago
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santiago, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Santiago
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Santiago, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Santiago by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santiago. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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