Chile Weather
🇨🇱 1 city covered · South America
· semi-arid climate
Best time to visit
March to June
Weather in Chile at a glance
Our Chile coverage centers on Santiago, which has a semi-arid climate. Expect average highs around 85°F (30°C) in January and 59°F (15°C) in July, with about 41 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Santiago - annual average 61°
- Best time to visit: March to June
- Climate type: semi-arid
The bigger picture
Santiago averages 10.3 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 382 mm (15.0 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally March to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Santiago climate page.
Live weather across Chile today
Chile cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 61° | Jan · 85° | Jul · 43° | 41 | 10.3 | 0 |
Chile weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 60° | 0 | 13.4 h/day |
| February | 85° | 61° | 1 | 12.7 h/day |
| March | 82° | 58° | 1 | 11.6 h/day |
| April | 74° | 53° | 2 | 9.7 h/day |
| May | 66° | 48° | 4 | 8.0 h/day |
| June | 60° | 44° | 6 | 6.8 h/day |
| July | 59° | 43° | 5 | 7.6 h/day |
| August | 62° | 44° | 6 | 8.4 h/day |
| September | 65° | 46° | 6 | 9.2 h/day |
| October | 71° | 49° | 5 | 11.0 h/day |
| November | 78° | 53° | 2 | 12.3 h/day |
| December | 83° | 57° | 1 | 13.5 h/day |
Chile weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Chile?
Averaged across the covered cities, March to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Chile?
Snow is essentially absent in the Chile cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Chile like?
The covered cities fall under semi-arid climate. That means big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall.