Weather radar Santiago
Real-time precipitation radar · Santiago · Chile
Santiago climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Santiago shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29.6° | 29.7° | 28.1° | 23.6° | 19° | 16.4° | 16.9° | 17.3° | 19.6° | 23.1° | 25.8° | 28.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 15.1° | 15° | 13.5° | 9.9° | 6° | 4.8° | 3.5° | 5.1° | 6.4° | 8.7° | 11.3° | 13.8° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 11 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 47 | 106 | 42 | 110 | 50 | 27 | 13 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Sunshine hours | 404 | 345 | 350 | 298 | 249 | 203 | 248 | 259 | 288 | 350 | 377 | 404 |
| Humidity | 56% | 57% | 56% | 59% | 65% | 69% | 66% | 69% | 68% | 63% | 60% | 56% |
Best time to visit Santiago
The best time to visit Santiago is typically December. In this month the average high is 28.8°C, precipitation is 5 mm and sunshine duration is 404 hours. The annual average high is 23.2°C, total annual precipitation is 433 mm (45 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3775 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago
How up to date is the weather radar for Santiago?
The weather radar for Santiago is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Santiago?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Santiago: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Santiago?
The thunderstorm potential for Santiago is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Santiago.
What is the climate like in Santiago?
Santiago has an annual average high of 23.2°C. The warmest month is February (avg high 29.7°C), the coldest July (avg low 3.5°C). The wettest month is August with 110 mm, the driest February with 3 mm. Total annual precipitation is 433 mm (45 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3775 hours.
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