Month guide · Santiago · Chile
Santiago in February
What February is really like in Santiago: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. The height of the local summer holidays, with very hot afternoons and many small restaurants closed for a few weeks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-warmest month in Santiago: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 28 days. Compared with January (30°C (86°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 20:35
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
Autumn (March–May). Grape harvest and autumn colours in the vineyards, comfortable days and the first rains by May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is September at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Santiago, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Centro Histórico
La Moneda Palace
The neoclassical seat of the Chilean presidency was designed by Joaquín Toesca as a colonial mint and completed in 1805.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Iconic
Market · Centro Histórico
Mercado Central
Ignore the waiters who wave menus at the entrance and eat at a smaller counter on the outer aisles at lunchtime.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Architecture
- Iconic
Museum · Centro Histórico
Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
One block from the Plaza de Armas in the former Royal Customs House, this museum displays pottery, textiles, gold and stone sculpture from cultures between Mexico and southern Chile.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Quinta Normal
Museum of Memory and Human Rights
Plan at least two hours and something gentle afterwards, such as a walk in the Quinta Normal park opposite.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 13°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Santiago?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Santiago in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Santiago?
It is a shoulder-season month. The height of the local summer holidays, with very hot afternoons and many small restaurants closed for a few weeks.
+How warm is Santiago in February?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santiago in February?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.