Chile Weather Forecast
Chile weather: 58°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 light drizzle. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 48°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Chile is January, February, March, April, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. June, July 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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 9°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Chile today at 9.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Chile
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Weather in Chile right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:36 PM, Oct 4 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Chile
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 48° | 94% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 49° | 93% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 59° / 53° | 100% · 1,1 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 65° / 51° | 94% · 0,8 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 49° | 94% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 50° | 37% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 50° | 51% · 0,0 in | 2 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 53° | 82% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 52° | 96% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 51° | 89% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 49° | 51% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 53° | 30% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 58° | 39% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 54° | 51% | 3 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 57° | 52% | 2 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 59% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
Climate in Chile month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 61° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 88° | 62° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 82° | 58° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 74° | 53° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 64° | 46° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 60° | 44° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 60° | 45° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 60° | 44° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 68° | 48° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 51° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 77° | 53° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 83° | 57° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Chile
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Air quality and pollen in Chile
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Chile
Go in January, February, March, April, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Chile
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by national park in Chile
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in Chile
1 islands mapped in this atlas
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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 light drizzle. Humidity is 51% and wind is 6 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. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Chile in?
Chile observes America/Santiago (UTC-03:00). The local time is 10:36 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
