Month guide · Santiago · Chile
Santiago in June
What June is really like in Santiago: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Carlos Figueroa Rojas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Wettest and coldest stretch; clear days after rain bring snow-covered Andes views. Ski resorts usually open in mid-to-late June.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 11th-warmest month in Santiago: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with May (18°C (64°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 07:45
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:41
- Daylight
- About 9.9 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, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is September at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Santiago, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Quinta Normal
Museum of Memory and Human Rights
Opened in 2010, this museum documents the human rights violations committed during the military regime of 1973–1990 through testimonies, photographs, letters and broadcast footage.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
Historic site · Bellavista
La Chascona
Pair it with Neruda's seaside house at Isla Negra or La Sebastiana in Valparaíso if you plan a coast day trip.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Couples
- Rainy day
Market · Recoleta
La Vega Central
Across the Mapocho River from the Mercado Central, La Vega is the city's great working produce market: avocados, Andean potatoes, dried fruit, cheeses and seasonal fruit such as chirimoya and lúcuma.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Photo spot
- Shopping
Gallery · Parque Forestal
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Walk through Parque Forestal along the Mapocho afterwards towards Lastarria.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Free
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 4°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June 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 June a good time to visit Santiago?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wettest and coldest stretch; clear days after rain bring snow-covered Andes views. Ski resorts usually open in mid-to-late June.
+How warm is Santiago in June?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santiago in June?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.