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Santiago Metropolitan Region Weather & Climate: Chile

Climate by month across Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Santiago Metropolitan Region

Santiago Metropolitan Region in Chile sees its peak temperatures in January (28°C (82°F)) and its coolest in July (13°C (55°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Santiago, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Santiago Metropolitan Region, the months of March, April, October, November and December bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 21°C (70°F) and 26°C (79°F).

Precipitation in Santiago Metropolitan Region varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in June with 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while January stays relatively dry with 10 mm (0.4 in). For those seeking drier weather, January, February, March and December typically see minimal rainfall, never exceeding 17 mm (0.7 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for January, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Santiago Metropolitan Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santiago Metropolitan Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santiago)

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Santiago Valle Nevado Puente Alto Farellones San José de Maipo Pirque
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Climate map of Santiago Metropolitan Region

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Santiago 14°C (57°F) 28°C (82°F) 1°C (34°F) 14°C (57°F) 635 mm (25 in) 2,750 hours
Valle Nevado 0°C (32°F) 17°C (63°F) -8°C (18°F) 6°C (43°F) 1057 mm (42 in) 2,750 hours
Puente Alto 11°C (52°F) 27°C (81°F) -1°C (30°F) 13°C (55°F) 717 mm (28 in) 2,750 hours
Farellones 2°C (36°F) 19°C (66°F) -7°C (19°F) 7°C (45°F) 990 mm (39 in) 2,750 hours
San José de Maipo 4°C (39°F) 21°C (70°F) -6°C (21°F) 8°C (46°F) 1001 mm (39 in) 2,750 hours
Pirque 11°C (52°F) 27°C (81°F) -1°C (30°F) 13°C (55°F) 731 mm (29 in) 2,750 hours

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