When is the best time to go to Santiago?

When is the best time to go to Santiago? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Santiago are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March and December
  • Santiago has dry periods in January, February, March, April, November and December
  • July is the coldest month of the year
  • June is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Santiago

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Weather details in Santiago month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Santiago for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Santiago

Santiago enjoys a warm-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Santiago is 70°F (ranging from 58°F in july to 79°F in january). Annual rainfall is 16.2in, with a minimum of 0.1in in march and a maximum of 5in in june.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is very good. The temperature rises to 77°F and you can expect to have 0.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From march to may the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 49°F and it rains about 7% of the time in may.
  • In june the climate is unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and it rains about 5in each month.
  • In the month of july the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 41°F.
  • In august the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average and, in august, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • Between september and november the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 72°F°C and it rains in november about 0.4in.
  • In december the climate is very good. The record temperature this month is 88°F and, in december, 0 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Santiago

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Santiago: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Santiago

Find out when Santiago has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Santiago

  • Very low season in Santiago
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April, May and June.
  • Low season in Santiago
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, March, August, September and October.
  • High season in Santiago
    The number of visitors to Santiago is high in: January and July.
  • Peak season in Santiago
    The largest number of tourists visiting Santiago is during: November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Santiago month by month



Best time for low prices in Santiago

Average prices of hotels in Santiago month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Santiago. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Santiago

A return flight between London and Santiago is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 949 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 294 more for your airline ticket to Santiago if you go in december.

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Average price of hiring a car in Santiago

On average, it costs $ 33 per day to hire a car in Santiago. This price varies by $ 5.3 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 31 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 36.

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