Weather in March in Chile
Thinking about venturing to Chile this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Chile in March?
The weather in Chile in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Lake Pehoé at -1°C to warm in Palmilla Abajo at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Palmilla Abajo and -11°C in Lake Pehoé.For a closer look at conditions across Chile, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Iquique with an average of 2.5 mm to heavy rainfall in Chaitén with 326 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 272 hours of sunshine in Santiago. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Chile climate page.
Where to go in Chile in March
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Chile?
Santiago
In March Santiago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Viña del Mar
In March Viña del Mar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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La Serena
In March La Serena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Valparaíso
In March Valparaíso generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pucón
In March Pucón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Chile?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Chile. Typically, the climate in Santiago is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Santiago. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Chile.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Chile? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Chile.
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