March to April and September to November. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.
Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to April) get the most votes: mild weather, little rain, fewer crowds than summer.
5 of the 6 travel guides we read name these months.
Average high and low in Santiago, and days with rain
JanuaryChecking fares…Warm summer days and long evenings, with a quieter city as locals travel.January is the hottest month, with an extreme UV index.January and February can reach about 30C and the city is quieter as Santiaguinos head to the coast.
FebruaryChecking fares…January and February can reach about 30C and the city is quieter as Santiaguinos head to the coast.Peak summer heat with fewer crowds in the city.December to February is Santiago's busiest period, with the best weather and most events.
Best timeMarchChecking fares…One of the best months, with pleasant warm days.The grape harvest (vendimia) runs March through early April in the Maipo, Casablanca and Colchagua valleys.March is the best month for the wine route, with grape harvest festivals.Fiesta de Cuasimodo
MayChecking fares…Cooler and calm, suited to cultural sightseeing.May to August is the rainy season in central Chile.
JuneChecking fares…May to August is the rainy season in central Chile.June is the wettest month, averaging 8 rain days.The coldest month, and winter inversion smog can be intense on still days.
JulyChecking fares…May to August is the rainy season in central Chile.Winter brings the ski season at Valle Nevado and El Colorado.Considered the coldest month by one source; good for skiing, poor for city sightseeing per another.Carnaval de Santiago de Cuba
AugustChecking fares…May to August is the rainy season in central Chile.Winter brings the ski season at Valle Nevado and El Colorado.Winter continues, though sunny days are common.
Best timeSeptemberChecking fares…Spring begins alongside Independence Day celebrations.Spring is Santiago's finest mix: 20 to 26C days, minimal rain, jacarandas in bloom and clear views of the Andes.Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre · Fiestas Patrias in Santiago
Best timeOctoberChecking fares…Spring is Santiago's finest mix: 20 to 26C days, minimal rain, jacarandas in bloom and clear views of the Andes.Pleasant temperatures and blooming parks.
Best timeNovemberChecking fares…Spring is Santiago's finest mix: 20 to 26C days, minimal rain, jacarandas in bloom and clear views of the Andes.Warm, dry days suited to the city and wine regions.
DecemberChecking fares…Early summer brings energy, festivals, and longer days.December to February is Santiago's busiest period, with the best weather and most events.Weather: Santiago averages from Dirección Meteorológica de Chile (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.
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Festivals and seasons through the year
Cancún
The Grand Canyon
Disneyland
Miami
Myrtle Beach
Prague
Bali
Maui
Montreal
Venice
Aruba
New Orleans
Nashville
Disney World
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Rome
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Napa
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Washington, DC
Mexico City
Zion National Park
Turks and Caicos
Puerto Vallarta
Honolulu
Banff
Yosemite
Tulum
The Bahamas
Sedona
Seattle
Santorini
Buenos Aires
London
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Amsterdam
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Europe
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Niagara Falls
Colorado
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Arizona
Acadia National Park
Galapagos
Lake Tahoe
Montana
Kauai
Okinawa
US Virgin Islands
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Santa Fe
Destin
Curacao
Utah
Joshua Tree
Patagonia
St. Thomas
Florida Keys
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Copenhagen
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Madeira
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Ibiza
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Madrid
New Mexico
Tennessee
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Bryce Canyon
Oahu
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Hilton Head
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Cape Cod
San Antonio
Rocky Mountain National Park
Dublin
Catalina Island
Athens
Asheville
Texas
South America
Shenandoah National Park
Phoenix
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Medellín
Cairo
Budapest
Arches National Park
St. John
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Reykjavik
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Jeju
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Charlotte
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Nice
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Capri
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Barcelona
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Naples, Italy
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West Virginia
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Canyonlands National Park
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Capitol Reef National Park