The climate of Santiago
The current climate in Santiago features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 21°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Santiago, Peru.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Santiago in recent years was 39°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Santiago receives 1544 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Santiago?
The best time to visit Santiago for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santiago. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Santiago
The climate table of Santiago shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 24 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 |
Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 178 | 284 | 391 | 160 | 66 | 29 | 8,6 | 6,5 | 18 | 95 | 121 | 186 |
UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Santiago, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Santiago
Yearly Temperature in Santiago
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Santiago, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santiago
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santiago
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Santiago, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Santiago
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Average weather in Santiago by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santiago. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.