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Santiago Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Santiago is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Santiago experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in April to a very warm 31°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 22°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Santiago has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2690 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Santiago, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 405 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 11 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Santiago Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Santiago

Mon   Jan 13
32°C | 21°C
N 4 m/s
0.2 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Tue   Jan 14
33°C | 21°C
N 4 m/s
0.2 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Wed   Jan 15
32°C | 21°C
N 5 m/s
1.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Santiago in Panama

Santiago has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 34°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February and March.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Santiago have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Santiago?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Santiago?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santiago?
    October tops the wettest month list with 405 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santiago?
    February is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.