Santiago in January

Hot and dry, 30°C (86°F)+ by day; locals leave in this month.Hot and dry, 86°F (30°C)+ by day; locals leave in this month.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatWarm and clear; grape harvest.
• AprilGreatMild and clear.
• OctoberGreatWarm; jacaranda and clear views.
• NovemberGreatWarm and dry.

• SantiagoHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 0 days
• Central Chile, Chile · Santiago, Valparaíso, wine valleyshot

  Mediterranean: hot dry summers (30 °C (86 °F)+), cool wet winters with smog in Santiago; harvest festivals in March.Mediterranean: hot dry summers (86 °F (30 °C)+), cool wet winters with smog in Santiago; harvest festivals in March.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year

  1 January · Citywide

  Public holiday; shops closed on the 1st.

Crowds · Chile overall

High

Prices · Chile overall

High

Chile overall: Patagonia peak with long days and strong wind; Chilean holidays; Atacama summer storms possible.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santiago, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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