Weather by month for central Chile, the best months to go and how Chile's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Mar, Nov, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 24°C to 26°C · 0 rain days
Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 19°C to 27°C · 0–3 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 26°C / 16°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 13.5 h/day | 9.9/10 |
| February | 27°C / 16°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 12.5 h/day | 9.6/10 |
| Best month: March | 26°C / 15°C | 0 days (4 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 9.9/10 |
| April | 23°C / 13°C | 1 day (4 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 9.8/10 |
| May | 21°C / 11°C | 3 days (24 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 9.4/10 |
| June | 20°C / 9°C | 3 days (27 mm) | 8.7 h/day | 9.4/10 |
| July | 19°C / 8°C | 2 days (20 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 9.6/10 |
| August | 20°C / 9°C | 2 days (17 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 9.6/10 |
| September | 21°C / 10°C | 1 day (4 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 9.7/10 |
| October | 22°C / 11°C | 2 days (9 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 9.7/10 |
| Best month: November | 24°C / 13°C | 0 days (2 mm) | 12.7 h/day | 9.9/10 |
| Best month: December | 25°C / 15°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 13.3 h/day | 10.0/10 |
Figures for central Chile; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
26°C / 16°C · 0 rain days · 13.5 h sun
January is hot and dry, with highs of 26.2°C, lows of 16°C and only 0.2 rain days. You get about 13.5 hours of sun a day. It scores 9.9 and rates as a best month, so it is an easy time to go if you like warm weather.
27°C / 16°C · 0 rain days · 12.5 h sun
February is the warmest month, with highs of 26.6°C and lows of 16.4°C. Rain is almost absent at 0.3 rain days and 1 mm. It scores 9.6 and rates as a best month. If you find heat tiring, the cooler months may suit you better.
26°C / 15°C · 0 rain days · 11.8 h sun
March stays warm, with highs of 25.6°C and lows of 15.3°C. There are just 0.3 rain days and about 11.8 hours of sun. It scores 9.9 and rates as a best month, matching January for weather.
23°C / 13°C · 1 rain days · 10.6 h sun
April is milder, with highs of 23.4°C and lows of 13.3°C. Rain is still rare at 0.8 rain days and 4 mm. It scores 9.8 and rates as a best month. It is a good choice if you want warm days without the peak heat.
21°C / 11°C · 3 rain days · 9.3 h sun
May turns cooler, with highs of 21.3°C and lows of 11.2°C. Rain picks up to 2.8 rain days and 24 mm, and sun drops to 9.3 hours. It still scores 9.4 and rates as a best month, but pack a warm layer for the evenings.
20°C / 9°C · 3 rain days · 8.7 h sun
June has the most rain of the year, with 3.2 rain days and 27 mm. Highs reach 19.7°C and lows fall to 8.9°C, with the least sun at 8.7 hours. It scores 9.4, tied for the lowest score, but still rates as a best month. Expect some grey days.
19°C / 8°C · 2 rain days · 9.2 h sun
July is the coolest month, with highs of 18.8°C and lows of 8.1°C. Rain eases to 1.8 rain days and 20 mm. It scores 9.6 and rates as a best month. Bring warm clothes, as nights are cold.
20°C / 9°C · 2 rain days · 9.9 h sun
August is still cool, with highs of 20°C and lows of 8.8°C. There are 1.9 rain days and 17 mm of rain, with 9.9 hours of sun. It scores 9.6 and rates as a best month. Days begin to feel a little milder.
21°C / 10°C · 1 rain days · 10.9 h sun
September warms up, with highs of 21.1°C and lows of 10.1°C. Rain drops to 1.3 rain days and only 4 mm. It scores 9.7 and rates as a best month, with mild days and cool nights.
22°C / 11°C · 2 rain days · 11.9 h sun
October brings highs of 22.3°C and lows of 11.3°C. There are 1.5 rain days and 9 mm of rain, with about 11.9 hours of sun. It scores 9.7 and rates as a best month. It is a comfortable time for walking and sightseeing.
24°C / 13°C · 0 rain days · 12.7 h sun
November is warm and dry, with highs of 23.8°C and lows of 13°C. Rain is rare at 0.4 rain days and 2 mm. It scores 9.9 and rates as a best month, with long days of about 12.7 hours of sun.
25°C / 15°C · 0 rain days · 13.3 h sun
December has the top score of 10 and rates as a best month. Highs reach 25.1°C and lows 14.5°C. There are just 0.2 rain days and about 13.3 hours of sun. If you want dry, sunny weather, this is the strongest pick.
By trip type
City sightseeing
November, December, January and March suit city trips best. Days are warm, with highs of 24°C to 26°C. Rain falls on only 0.2 to 0.4 days a month, and you get 12.7 to 13.5 hours of sun.
Hiking & nature
September, October, November and April are best for hiking. Highs of 21°C to 24°C are milder than midsummer, and rain stays low at 2 to 9 mm a month. May to August is wetter, with 17 to 27 mm.
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FAQ
Yes. December has the highest score of the year, 10 out of 10. Days reach about 25°C and nights fall to about 14.5°C. Rain is very rare, with 0.2 rain days and 1 mm for the whole month. You also get about 13.3 hours of sun a day, so there is plenty of daylight for sightseeing.
Yes, March is one of the best months, with a score of 9.9. It is still warm, with highs of about 25.6°C and lows of about 15.3°C. There are only 0.3 rain days and 4 mm of rain. Sun drops to about 11.8 hours a day, which is still a lot.
Yes, but it is the least good month, tied with May at 9.4. June is the wettest month, with about 3.2 rain days and 27 mm of rain. It also has the least sun, about 8.7 hours a day. Days reach about 19.7°C, but nights drop to about 8.9°C, so pack warm layers.
July is the coldest month. Highs are about 18.8°C and lows are about 8.1°C. Rain is moderate, with about 1.8 rain days and 20 mm. July still scores 9.6, so it works if you don't mind cool evenings. For warmth, choose December, January, March or November.
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