Santiago
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Santiago month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santiago are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 6°C), and June the wettest (about 87 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7 | 15.7 | 9 | 13.4 |
| February | 29.7 | 16.0 | 5 | 12.7 |
| March | 27.9 | 14.5 | 4 | 11.7 |
| April | 23.1 | 11.9 | 33 | 9.6 |
| May | 18.6 | 9.2 | 44 | 7.9 |
| June | 15.2 | 6.8 | 87 | 6.7 |
| July | 15.1 | 6.4 | 49 | 7.7 |
| August | 16.4 | 7.1 | 64 | 8.4 |
| September | 18.9 | 8.6 | 32 | 9.3 |
| October | 22.2 | 10.2 | 27 | 11.1 |
| November | 26.2 | 12.3 | 11 | 12.3 |
| December | 28.7 | 14.2 | 7 | 13.4 |
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01 · OverviewSantiago, in brief
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. Located in the Chilean Central Valley within the Santiago Basin, between the Andes to the east and the Chilean Coastal Range to the west, it anchors the Santiago Metropolitan Region and its conurbation of Greater Santiago, which comprises more than forty communes and concentrates over a third of the national population and around 45% of Chile's GDP. Most of the city lies between 500 and 650 meters above sea level, with recent urban growth extending into the Andean foothills.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santiago
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01 · Q&AWhere is Santiago located and what are its coordinates?
Santiago is situated in Chile at geographic coordinates -33.4569, -70.6483 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Santiago?
Santiago has a recorded population of approximately 4,837,295 and observes the America/Santiago time zone (CLP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Santiago?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Santiago include es-CL, and the circulating currency is CLP.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Santiago?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Santiago, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.