Month guide · Santiago · Chile
Santiago in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Santiago. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still warm and dry, with harvest season under way in the wine valleys; a very good month for winery visits.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 4th-warmest month in Santiago: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is cooler; by April highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:43
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 20:01
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Winter (June–August). Cool and grey with most of the year's rain, frosty mornings and occasional smog, but snow-capped Andes and ski season from about late June.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March 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 March
- Lollapalooza Chile — music festival (usually March)
- Grape harvest festivals in the wine valleys (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Recoleta
La Vega Central
Go in the morning, carry small notes and keep your phone in a front pocket in the crowded aisles.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Photo spot
- Shopping
Gallery · Parque Forestal
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Chile's national fine arts museum occupies a 1910 Beaux-Arts palace with a glass-domed central hall at the edge of Parque Forestal.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Free
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Lastarria
Barrio Lastarria and GAM
Visit on a weekend afternoon, when the stalls are out and the café terraces are full.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Food
- Shopping
- After dark
Historic site · Recoleta
Cementerio General
Founded in 1821, Santiago's main cemetery is a city of mausoleums in Gothic, Egyptian and neoclassical styles.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 11°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Santiago?
One of the best months to visit Santiago, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April and October–November. Compare every month.
Santiago in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Santiago?
It is one of the best months to visit Santiago. Still warm and dry, with harvest season under way in the wine valleys; a very good month for winery visits.
+How warm is Santiago in March?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santiago in March?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.