Chile weather in July
What is the weather like in Chile in July?
The weather conditions in Chile in July vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During July in Chile, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Valle Nevado with -2°C (29°F) to high in Lake Pehoé with 27°C (80°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Lake Pehoé and -10°C (14°F) in Valle Nevado. On average, it is the coldest month of the year in Chile. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation in July varies from almost none in San Pedro de Atacama with an average of 0mm (0 inches) of snow/rainfall to heavy in Niebla with 279mm (11 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 130 hours of sunshine in Santiago during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Chile, check out the map below.
Where to go in Chile in July





Popular destinations in Chile
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Chile?
Average weather in Santiago
In July Santiago generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (38°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Viña del Mar
In July Viña del Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (56°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in La Serena
In July La Serena generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (53°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Valparaíso
In July Valparaíso generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (56°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Pucón
In July Pucón generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is July the best time to go to Chile?
In our opinion July is not the best time to visit Chile with commonly poor weather in Santiago.
On average the best time to visit Chile is in January, February, March and December with generally pleasant weather in Santiago.
The worst months are May, June, July, August and September that can have poor weather conditions.
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