Best time to visit Chile
The best time to visit Chile is September to November, when its 12 destinations average 82/100 for climate comfort — June is the weakest month, at 71/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 12 Chile destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chile climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79 | 21.2°C | 50 mm | San Pedro de Atacama 96 |
| February | 78 | 21.8°C | 42 mm | San Pedro de Atacama 96 |
| March | 78 | 20.4°C | 58 mm | San Pedro de Atacama 97 |
| April | 77 | 18°C | 77 mm | San Pedro de Atacama 94 |
| May | 74 | 15.8°C | 83 mm | Antofagasta 93 |
| June | 71 | 13.3°C | 126 mm | Antofagasta 93 |
| July | 73 | 12.7°C | 111 mm | Antofagasta 92 |
| August | 77 | 13.6°C | 102 mm | Antofagasta 94 |
| September | 80 | 14.8°C | 63 mm | Antofagasta 94 |
| October | 82 | 16.6°C | 60 mm | Antofagasta 95 |
| November | 82 | 18.7°C | 57 mm | San Pedro de Atacama 96 |
| December | 79 | 20.5°C | 46 mm | San Pedro de Atacama 96 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Chile destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
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Chile — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Chile?
- September to November. Across Chile's 12 destinations, October averages 82/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 16.6°C and 60 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Chile?
- June, averaging 71/100 — mean highs of 13.3°C and 126 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Chile?
- February, with mean daily highs of 21.8°C averaged across 12 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Chile?
- June, averaging 126 mm of rain.