Santiago in August
7.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 21°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
21°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
9Rainy days (129 mm)
10:57 hDaylight
07:15Sunrise · 18:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 21°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 19°C | 174 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.5 |
| February | 29°C | 19°C | 155 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.9 |
| March | 28°C | 18°C | 144 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| April | 25°C | 15°C | 161 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| May | 21°C | 12°C | 125 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 19°C | 10°C | 136 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 19°C | 9°C | 150 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 21°C | 11°C | 129 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 160 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| October | 25°C | 14°C | 236 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 27°C | 16°C | 156 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.4 |
| December | 30°C | 18°C | 169 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Santiago in August?
Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 11°C.
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
The best months are May, August, November, April.