Santiago weather in August

August in Santiago: cool, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Santiago · #409 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 71/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Santiago climate normals — August

Daytime high16°C / 61°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low4°C / 38°F
Feels like (high)14°C / 57°F
Rainfall69 mm / 2.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity64%💧 humid
Dew point2°C / 36°F
Sunshine8.7 h/day
Daylight10.9 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)109😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Santiago in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Santiago?
August in Santiago: cool, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Santiago on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
What is the weather like in Santiago in August?
In August, Santiago averages a daily high of 15.9°C and a low of 3.5°C, with about 68.7 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Santiago in August?
Santiago has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 109 in August.

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