Santiago, Chile — Climate
Santiago Weather
The climate of Santiago is Mediterranean, with typically hot, dry summers and mild, moist winters. Summer temperatures hit highs of around 28°C (82°F), while winters average around 11°C (52°F). Rain falls mainly during winter. Temperature inversions cause smog to be trapped in the valley for spells during the winter months bringing heavy pollution.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Santiago
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (inches) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Rainfall (cm) | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 64 | 84 | 76 | 56 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| Min Temp (°C) | 11 °C | 11 °C | 9 °C | 6 °C | 4 °C | 3 °C | 2 °C | 3 °C | 4 °C | 7 °C | 8 °C | 10 °C |
| Max Temp (°C) | 28 °C | 28 °C | 26 °C | 21 °C | 17 °C | 14 °C | 14 °C | 16 °C | 17 °C | 21 °C | 24 °C | 27 °C |
| Min Temp (°F) | 52 °F | 51 °F | 49 °F | 43 °F | 39 °F | 37 °F | 35 °F | 38 °F | 40 °F | 44 °F | 47 °F | 50 °F |
| Max Temp (°F) | 84 °F | 84 °F | 81 °F | 73 °F | 64 °F | 57 °F | 59 °F | 63 °F | 66 °F | 72 °F | 79 °F | 82 °F |
| Good Weather | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
