The best time to visit Chile
The best time to visit Chile for warm, sunny weather is December to March, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 85/100 with daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F. November and April are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun.
Chile by month, averaged across 12 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85 | 24° / 75°F | 19 mm | 17° | Excellent |
| February | 87 | 25° / 77°F | 17 mm | 18° | Excellent |
| March | 83 | 23° / 73°F | 24 mm | 17° | Excellent |
| April | 75 | 20° / 68°F | 31 mm | 16° | Excellent |
| May | 64 | 17° / 63°F | 51 mm | 14° | Very good |
| June | 58 | 15° / 59°F | 63 mm | 13° | Very good |
| July | 55 | 15° / 59°F | 55 mm | 12° | Very good |
| August | 57 | 16° / 61°F | 50 mm | 13° | Very good |
| September | 62 | 17° / 63°F | 28 mm | 13° | Very good |
| October | 69 | 19° / 66°F | 28 mm | 14° | Very good |
| November | 79 | 21° / 70°F | 23 mm | 15° | Excellent |
| December | 84 | 23° / 73°F | 20 mm | 16° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: December to March — Chile's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 85/100, ~24°C / 75°F days). Shoulder season: November and April — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: February, ~25°C / 77°F. Wettest: June (63 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Calama (4,353 h/yr), Copiapo (3,703 h/yr), Antofagasta (3,624 h/yr). See every Chile destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.