Climate Insights for Santiago

The climate in Santiago is cold. The average annual temperature is -14°C and approximately 297mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Santiago is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are October, November, September, when temperatures can drop to -29°C. Santiago experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Santiago vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -1°C with a mean of -3°C. October brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -29°C and an average temperature of -27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Santiago is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 297mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Santiago receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 297cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Santiago is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 16km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Santiago, which began on June 21, 2026. Santiago is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around -1°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in October near -29°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 21 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santiago based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.