March verdict

Chile in March

Weather score46Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Santiago, Chile, Chile travel weather guide
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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

69mm

Sun

7.3h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

46

Mixed

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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March18°C average high

March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March69mm average rain

March sits on the drier side of Chile's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March7.3 hours average sun

March sits close to Chile's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March9°C average sea

March sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJanuary to April and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March46 weather score

March scores above Chile's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.