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Santiago Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest today at 32° · coldest night Tuesday at 12°

The short of it: Santiago weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 31 °C (88 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 30 °C (87 °F). Today’s high 32 °C (90 °F), low 16 °C (60 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:30 local time.

SANTIAGO, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Santiago this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 32°, the night near 16°. Count it a gift: 6° above the November average of 26° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SW, gusting to 12 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 32°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 12°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 11 mm in all. Nights run 5° milder than the November norm of 11°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Santiago brings highs near 26°, lows of 11° and about 9.0 mm of rain over the month. January is the warmest month here at 30°, July the coldest at 3°, and June the wettest with 97 mm. The best months to ride in are April and October.

The sun is up 13 h 47 min today, and the days are lengthening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 609 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy30°30°5 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy32°31°7 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy32°31°8 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy32°30°10 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear31°30°10 km/h–
6 PMOvercast29°30°10 km/h–
7 PMOvercast28°30°6 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy27°29°4 km/h–
9 PMClear sky25°28°3 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy24°27°2 km/h–
11 PMClear sky23°26°1 km/h–
12 AMClear sky23°25°1 km/h–
1 AMClear sky22°24°2 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear20°22°3 km/h–
3 AMClear sky19°20°3 km/h–
4 AMClear sky19°19°3 km/h–
5 AMClear sky18°18°3 km/h–
6 AMClear sky17°17°3 km/h–
7 AMClear sky17°16°3 km/h–
8 AMClear sky18°18°2 km/h–
9 AMClear sky21°22°1 km/h–
10 AMClear sky23°24°3 km/h–
11 AMClear sky25°27°4 km/h–
12 PMClear sky27°28°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): overcast, high 32°, low 16°, dry, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 6:33 AM, down 8:20 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today16°32°dry24 km/h13 h 47 min
Friday17°30°dry23 km/h13 h 49 min
Saturday16°25°dry26 km/h13 h 50 min
Sunday15°23°dry24 km/h13 h 52 min
Monday14°20°4.2 mm22 km/h13 h 54 min
Tuesday12°23°2.0 mm21 km/h13 h 55 min
Wednesday12°24°4.6 mm21 km/h13 h 57 min

Warmest: today at 32°. Wettest: Wednesday, 4.6 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 26 km/h.

The Almanac · Santiago Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Santiago, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 55 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs rise 4° against October, to near 26°; nights run about 11°. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Santiago in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Santiago by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°15°1.0 mm9 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
February29°14°3.0 mm8 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°11°6.0 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
April22°9°20 mm6 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
May18°6°61 mm5 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
June14°4°97 mm5 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
July14°3°65 mm5 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
August16°5°62 mm6 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September19°7°27 mm7 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°9°18 mm8 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°11°9.0 mm9 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°13°3.0 mm9 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Santiago

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Santiago today?

Right now it is 31 °C (88 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 30 °C (87 °F). Today’s high is 32 °C (90 °F) and tonight’s low 16 °C (60 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Santiago this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 11 mm (0.43 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Santiago?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Santiago at present.

What is the warmest month in Santiago?

January, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 3 °C (38 °F). The wettest month is June, with 97 mm (3.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Santiago?

April and October. April brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain; October highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and 18 mm (0.71 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Santiago?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 3 °C (38 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÑuñoaSantiago Metropolitan6 km E26°11°9.0 mm
Villa Presidente FreiSantiago Metropolitan6 km E26°11°10 mm
Lo PradoSantiago Metropolitan7 km W26°11°9.0 mm
RencaSantiago Metropolitan8 km NW26°11°8.0 mm
PeñalolénSantiago Metropolitan11 km E25°10°12 mm
QuilicuraSantiago Metropolitan12 km NNW26°11°8.0 mm
MaipúSantiago Metropolitan13 km WSW26°11°9.0 mm
La PintanaSantiago Metropolitan14 km S26°11°10 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor
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