Santiago weather
At 3:45 PM local time it was drizzle and 20°C (67°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 2 PM (6.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Santiago sits 549 m (1,801 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 81%
- Chance of rain
- 47%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 2 PM (6.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Santiago weather
Is it raining in Santiago right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 20° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 2 PM (6.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Santiago this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–24° and lows of 11–14°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Santiago lately?
In the past 7 days, Santiago had 3 rainy days and 33.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Santiago?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Santiago weather by month
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Santiago is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 14°C (58°F) in July to 30°C (85°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Santiago?
June is the wettest month, with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Santiago?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 14°C (58°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 14°C (58°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F).
Does Santiago have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 63 mm (2.5 in).
Santiago weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months