Santiago
Capital of Chile
Santiago is the capital of Chile, with a population of about 6.3 million people in 2017. Visitors come to explore the city's notable sights, including historical architecture and viewpoints.
What to see
The city features several recognized sights. Visitors can view the political architecture at La Moneda Palace, see the city from above at the Gran Torre Costanera, and visit the historical site of Villa Grimaldi.
When to go
January and February are the warmest months, with daily highs of 29 °C and lows of 17 °C, along with minimal rain of 2 mm to 3 mm on about 3 days per month. Temperatures drop in the winter months of June and July to daily highs of 16 °C and lows of 4 °C to 5 °C. These winter months are also the wettest, experiencing higher rainfall such as 144 mm in July on about 4 days and 135 mm in June on about 5 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, located 14 km from Santiago.
Top sights in Santiago
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is July, with about 144 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 101 | 135 | 144 | 106 | 48 | 21 | 11 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Santiago (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Barrio Bellavista
- Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
- La Chascona
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
- Plaza Baquedano
- Sanhattan
- Santa Lucía Hill
- Santiago General Cemetery
- Santiago Metropolitan Park
- Torre Telefónica Chile