Santiago weather
At 1:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 22°C (72°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (2.7 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep. Santiago sits 3431 m (11,257 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, Cuzco Department, Peru.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 70%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (2.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Santiago weather
Is it raining in Santiago right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 22° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (2.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Santiago this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–22° and lows of 5–8°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Santiago lately?
In the past 7 days, Santiago had 5 rainy days and 16.7 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 May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (56°F) in June to 15°C (59°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Santiago?
December is the wettest month, with about 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Santiago?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (56°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Santiago have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 137 mm (5.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months