Month guide · Santiago · Chile
Santiago in October
What October is really like in Santiago: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dario Alpern, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Santiago. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Mild, mostly dry and green; one of the most comfortable months for walking and cycling.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Santiago: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with September (20°C (68°F)), October is warmer; by November highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:01
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:55
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Summer (December–February). Hot, dry and sunny, with afternoons often above 30°C; locals head to the coast in January and February and some restaurants close.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Santiago, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Museum · Quinta Normal
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
Combine it with the Museum of Memory, across the road from the park's north side.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Rainy day
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 8°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Santiago?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Santiago?
It is one of the best months to visit Santiago. Mild, mostly dry and green; one of the most comfortable months for walking and cycling.
+How warm is Santiago in October?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santiago in October?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.