Chile Capital

Best time to visit Santiago

Go inMarch–April and September–December

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Spring and autumn are best for the city and wine valleys.

Santiago month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	30°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
February	Great	30°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
March	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
April	Great	23°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Mixed	18°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
June	Poor	15°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	Andes ski season
July	Poor	15°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	Andes ski season
August	Mixed	17°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Andes ski season
September	Great	19°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Fiestas Patrias, Andes ski season
October	Great	23°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
November	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
December	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–

When is the best time to visit Santiago?

The best time to visit Santiago is March–April and September–December. Spring and autumn are best for the city and wine valleys.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Santiago?

Fares to Santiago stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Santiago busiest?

Santiago rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Santiago?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and June the coolest at 15°C. The wettest period is May–August.