Season guide · Santiago · Chile
Santiago in spring
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Carlos Figueroa, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Blossom, green hills and the September national holidays, with steadily warmer and drier weather. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 6 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 6°C (43°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 6
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 3 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 2 | 13 h | 3/5 |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 1 | 13.9 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 6 of the year's roughly 30 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Fiestas Patrias — national holidays with fondas in Parque O'Higgins (18–19 September, with festivities around them)
Make the most of the weather
Park · Lastarria
Cerro Santa Lucía
Enter by the grand stairway on the Alameda and leave by the Lastarria side for coffee afterwards.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
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Viewpoint · Providencia
Sky Costanera
The observation deck at the top of the 300-metre Gran Torre Santiago, above the Costanera Center mall, gives a 360-degree view of the city, the Andes and the coastal range.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- After dark
- Rainy day
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
Park · Vitacura
Parque Bicentenario
A modern riverside park in Vitacura with lagoons where flamingos and black-necked swans live, wide lawns and Andes views.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Park · Bellavista
Cerro San Cristóbal and Parque Metropolitano
Go up in the morning after rain or wind, when the smog has cleared and the Andes are sharpest; walk down through the woodland to Pedro de Valdivia.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
- Active
Day trips in spring
- Maipo Valley wineries (Pirque) (About 1 hour by Metro and taxi) — The closest wine country to Santiago, with historic estates such as Concha y Toro in Pirque offering cellar tours and tastings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère against an Andes backdrop.
- Casablanca Valley (About 1 hour by car) — A cool coastal wine valley on the road to Valparaíso, known for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Santiago?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Blossom, green hills and the September national holidays, with steadily warmer and drier weather.
+What is the weather like in Santiago in spring?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 6 rainy days over the season.