Santiago weather in March (Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile)

Looking to travel to Santiago in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Santiago, March is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Santiago in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

The city usually sees around 272 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Santiago. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santiago climate page with graphs.

 

Santiago, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
SunshineSunshine 272 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in March

Find out more about the weather in Chile in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in Santiago in March?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santiago.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Chile? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Chile. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.