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Santiago Metropolitan Region Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile in October.

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Santiago Valle Nevado Puente Alto Farellones

Planning a trip to Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Santiago Metropolitan Region in October

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile is a region in Chile. Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Valle Nevado at 7°C (45°F) to pleasant in Tiltil at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Tiltil and -4°C (25°F) in Valle Nevado.

For a closer look at conditions across Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tiltil with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Valle Nevado with 88 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this October. For example, Santiago gets approximately 205 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Santiago Metropolitan Region in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Santiago Metropolitan Region

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile?

Temperature range in Santiago Metropolitan Region (October)

Precipitation variation in Santiago Metropolitan Region (October)

Santiago

In October Santiago generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
205 hours
306 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santiago →

Valle Nevado

In October Valle Nevado generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
October
November
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
205 hours
306 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Valle Nevado →

Puente Alto

In October Puente Alto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
205 hours
306 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Puente Alto →

Farellones

In October Farellones generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
205 hours
306 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Farellones →

San José de Maipo

In October San José de Maipo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
205 hours
306 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in San José de Maipo →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santiago Metropolitan Region in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santiago 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Valle Nevado 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Puente Alto 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Farellones 10°C (50°F) -2°C (28°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
San José de Maipo 12°C (54°F) -1°C (30°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Pirque 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Santiago Metropolitan Region weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile in October?

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile typically experiences perfect weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santiago average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile in October?

Daytime temperatures in Santiago peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in October, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Santiago averages just 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile with overall perfect weather in Santiago. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Santiago. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

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