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Santiago
Visit in January — score 95/100 · avg high 93°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 95 | 72° | 93° | 52° | 2 | 9 | 14.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 93 | 71° | 92° | 51° | 2 | 9 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 90 | 67° | 91° | 48° | 2 | 7 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 76 | 62° | 87° | 41° | 2 | 8 | 11.2h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 52 | 55° | 81° | 35° | 7 | 28 | 10.3h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 22 | 49° | 76° | 27° | 12 | 49 | 9.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 37 | 48° | 76° | 28° | 7 | 27 | 10.0h | High | Average |
| August | 41 | 50° | 80° | 28° | 7 | 28 | 10.8h | High | Average |
| September | 57 | 54° | 83° | 32° | 3 | 12 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| October | 72 | 59° | 85° | 35° | 3 | 11 | 12.9h | High | Average |
| November | 91 | 65° | 89° | 41° | 1 | 6 | 13.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 95 | 69° | 92° | 47° | 2 | 7 | 14.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 73/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 36°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Santiago (September, October, November) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 36°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 73/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 91/100.
Summer
- Score
- 94/100
- High
- 93°F
- Low
- 50°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Santiago (December, January, February) brings average highs of 93°F and lows of 50°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 94/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Fall
- Score
- 73/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 41°F
- Rain days
- 4/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Santiago (March, April, May) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 41°F, with about 4 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 73/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 90/100.
Winter
- Score
- 33/100
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 28°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Santiago (June, July, August) brings average highs of 78°F and lows of 28°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 33/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 41/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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