Month guide · Santiago · Chile
Santiago in July
What July is really like in Santiago: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Carlos Figueroa, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Midwinter, with frosty mornings and peak ski season during the Chilean school winter break.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the coolest month in Santiago: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with June (15°C (59°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 07:44
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:53
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
Spring (September–November). Blossom, green hills and the September national holidays, with steadily warmer and drier weather.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 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 July
July has no major recurring festival in Santiago, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Recoleta
Cementerio General
Ask for a map at the main gate on Avenida La Paz; the grounds are large and tombs hard to find.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Quinta Normal
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
Inside the Quinta Normal park, Chile's natural history museum is known for its large whale skeleton hanging in the central hall, plus displays on Chilean fauna, the Atacama and Easter Island.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Rainy day
- Nature
Museum · La Granja
Museo Interactivo Mirador (MIM)
Take Metro Line 5 to Mirador station, then walk or take a short taxi ride; weekday mornings are busy with school groups.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Active
Market · Las Condes
Pueblito Los Dominicos
Beside the white colonial-style church of San Vicente Ferrer, this craft village of adobe workshops sells Chilean lapis lazuli, copper, ceramics, woven goods and leather.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 3°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Santiago?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Santiago in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Santiago?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Midwinter, with frosty mornings and peak ski season during the Chilean school winter break.
+How warm is Santiago in July?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santiago in July?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.