When to go · Santiago
Santiago in October
Great month. Warm; jacaranda and clear views.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 23°C73°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Chile overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Santiago
Warm; jacaranda and clear views.
Weather in October
- SantiagoHighs around 23 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 73 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 2 days
- Central Chile, Chile · Santiago, Valparaíso, wine valleysbest weather
Mediterranean: hot dry summers (30 °C+), cool wet winters with smog in Santiago; harvest festivals in March.Mediterranean: hot dry summers (86 °F+), cool wet winters with smog in Santiago; harvest festivals in March.
Spring season
Blossom, warm days and Fiestas Patrias.
Watch: Busy on 18–19 September.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Encuentro de Dos Mundos check
12 October (moves to nearest Monday in some years) · Nationwide
Public holiday.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- Medium
- Prices · Chile overall
- Medium
Chile overall: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings