Country in South America

Chile Map

Interactive map of Chile with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 58°F now🕔 10:18 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, October, November and December👥 19.7 million

Summary

Chile is a country in South America. Chile is a country in South America with its capital at Santiago. It has a population of about 19.7 million. The capital is Santiago.

Right now it is 58°F (15°C) in Chile with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 51°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Chile is January, February, March, April, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. May, June and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 44°F.

The closest major airport is Santiago International Airport (SCL), about 8 mi away. Nearby highlights include Torres del Paine National Park, Easter Island and Aconcagua.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is 5.6°F above the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Chile today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Chile

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 33°26′56″S 70°40′9.5″W (-33.4489, -70.6693)

Quick facts about Chile

TypeCountry
ContinentSouth America
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates33°26′56″S 70°40′9.5″W (-33.4489, -70.6693)
CapitalSantiago
Population19.700.000
Area291.932 sq mi
ISO codeCL
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3CHL
CurrencyChilean peso (CLP)
LanguagesSpanish
Calling code+56
Time zoneAmerica/Santiago
Local time10:18 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, October, November and December
ClimateMediterranean

Maps of each city in Chile

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Maps of each national park in Chile

1 national parks mapped in this atlas

Maps of each island in Chile

1 islands mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Chile

1 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring countries in South America

Sorted by distance from Chile.

Getting to Chile

By air

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Chile

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Santiago International AirportSCL8 miSantiago

National parks in Chile

Things to do in Chile

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Chile.

Explore Chile

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chile?

Chile is a country in South America. Its coordinates are -33.4489, -70.6693. It lies in South America.

What is the weather like in Chile right now?

It is currently 58°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 43% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Chile?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Chile, which has a Mediterranean climate. May, June and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Chile in?

Chile observes America/Santiago (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:18 AM.

How many people live in Chile?

Chile has a population of approximately 19.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Chile?

The closest airports are Santiago International Airport (SCL), 8 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Chile?

Popular options include Torres del Paine National Park, Easter Island and Aconcagua.

What places are in Chile?

Chile covers 3 places in this atlas, including Santiago, Torres del Paine National Park and Easter Island.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 5, 2026 at 10:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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