When is the best time to visit Chile?
The best time to visit Chile is between October and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in January at around 21°C (70°F). June is the wettest month, with about 166 mm of rain. Chile has a distinct rainy season from May to August, peaking in June at about 166 mm. The dry season runs from September to April.
Chile weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Chile, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 70°F | 2 mm |
| February | 20°C / 69°F | 4 mm |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 11 mm |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 28 mm |
| May | 10°C / 51°F | 109 mm |
| June | 8°C / 47°F | 166 mm |
| July | 8°C / 46°F | 106 mm |
| August | 9°C / 49°F | 96 mm |
| September | 12°C / 53°F | 46 mm |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 24 mm |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 10 mm |
| December | 20°C / 68°F | 11 mm |
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Climate averages for Chile, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Chile is between October and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
January is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
June is the wettest month, with about 166 mm of rain.
Chile has a distinct rainy season from May to August, peaking in June at about 166 mm. The dry season runs from September to April.
July is the coolest month, averaging 8°C (46°F) against 21°C (70°F) in January.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
