When is the best time to visit Chile?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Ancud: February & January; Antofagasta: January & November; Arica: February & March; Bahía Inglesa: February & January; Cajón del Maipo: January & February; Calama: January & February.

Which month is best overall in Chile?

Averaged across our 48 destinations in Chile, the strongest months are January, February, December. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Chile does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 48 destinations in Chile: Ancud, Antofagasta, Arica, Bahía Inglesa, Cajón del Maipo, Calama, Castro, Chaitén, Chiloé National Park, Concepción, +38 more.

How are the Chile travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Chile: Weather by Month

01 · Chile

About Chile

Chile is a long, narrow country along the Pacific edge of South America, from the Atacama Desert in the north to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego in the south. Santiago, the vineyards of the central valley, the lake district and Torres del Paine are among its best-known destinations. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable in the centre, the Atacama suits winter visits, and Patagonia is best from November to March when the southern summer opens the trails.

Did you know?

Chile runs more than 4,300 kilometres from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, yet averages only about 180 kilometres in width.
The Atacama is one of the driest places on Earth, and some weather stations there have recorded almost no rain for years.
Easter Island, 3,500 kilometres offshore, is home to the moai statues carved by the Rapa Nui people.

Weather

Chile: weather by month

Warmest month: February (15°C). Wettest: June (57 mm). Best overall score: January (10.0/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	15°C	19 mm	30	10.0/10
February	15°C	19 mm	25	10.0/10
March	13°C	31 mm	21	9.5/10
April	11°C	38 mm	12	8.0/10
May	8°C	34 mm	6	7.1/10
June	7°C	57 mm	4	6.0/10
July	6°C	53 mm	5	6.1/10
August	7°C	37 mm	9	7.0/10
September	8°C	54 mm	15	7.4/10
October	10°C	21 mm	25	9.1/10
November	12°C	28 mm	27	9.5/10
December	14°C	17 mm	30	9.8/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 6.0/10 in June to 10.0/10 in January; the safest picks are January, February, December.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 15°C and 19 mm of rain in January, with roughly 30 bright days. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value: Peak-season pricing concentrates in January. For better value, March scores 9.5/10 at lower-season rates.

Things to do in Chile

Chile. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Chile?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Ancud: February & January; Antofagasta: January & November; Arica: February & March; Bahía Inglesa: February & January; Cajón del Maipo: January & February; Calama: January & February.
Which month is best overall in Chile?: Averaged across our 48 destinations in Chile, the strongest months are January, February, December. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Chile does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 48 destinations in Chile: Ancud, Antofagasta, Arica, Bahía Inglesa, Cajón del Maipo, Calama, Castro, Chaitén, Chiloé National Park, Concepción, +38 more.
How are the Chile travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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