Santiago weather in October (Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile)

Looking to travel to Santiago in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Santiago, October is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Santiago in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Santiago. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santiago, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in October

Find out more about the weather in Chile in October 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 October?

For visitors traveling to Santiago, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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.