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Chile Weather Forecast

Chile weather: 54°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 54°F now🕔 12:22 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, October, November and December👥 19.7 million

Will it rain in Chile?

Yes - rain is likely in Chile today.

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Over the next 7 days, about 1,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu.

The next 7 days carry about 7.7 times a normal week's rain for October (1,6 in against 0,2 in).

16-day forecast for Chile

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 2🌦️ Drizzle71° / 54°100% · 0,2 in10 mph7
Sat, Oct 3🌦️ Light drizzle66° / 49°96% · 0,0 in5 mph8
Sun, Oct 4🌦️ Light drizzle66° / 48°59% · 0,0 in6 mph7
Mon, Oct 5🌦️ Light drizzle70° / 51°71% · 0,0 in5 mph5
Tue, Oct 6🌦️ Light showers65° / 52°92% · 0,4 in7 mph4
Wed, Oct 7🌦️ Light showers64° / 51°86% · 0,3 in4 mph7
Thu, Oct 8⛈️ Thunderstorm62° / 49°95% · 0,7 in5 mph7
Fri, Oct 9☁️ Overcast66° / 48°64%3 mph7
Sat, Oct 10🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 53°33% · 0,0 in5 mph4
Sun, Oct 11🌦️ Light drizzle67° / 52°75% · 0,1 in2 mph6
Mon, Oct 12🌦️ Light showers60° / 51°95% · 0,6 in4 mph8
Tue, Oct 13🌦️ Light showers62° / 50°71% · 0,3 in3 mph8
Wed, Oct 14☁️ Overcast69° / 50°51%5 mph7
Thu, Oct 15☁️ Overcast63° / 50°33%7 mph8
Fri, Oct 16☁️ Overcast70° / 51°53%3 mph8
Sat, Oct 17🌦️ Light drizzle71° / 55°68% · 0,1 in12 mph7

What this means for Chile

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 55°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 54°F (12°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 72% 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. 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 12:22 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 October 3, 2026 at 12:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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