Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Santiago · Chile
At a glance
| Metric | Rio de Janeiro | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 30°C | 30°C |
| Coldest month low | 18°C | 7°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1154 mm | 329 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.8 h/day | 10.3 h/day |
| Best months | May–September | March–May & August–December |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Rio de Janeiro | Santiago | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8 · Fair | 9.0 · Excellent | Santiago |
| February | 5.6 · Fair | 9.0 · Excellent | Santiago |
| March | 6.7 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Santiago |
| April | 8.8 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Santiago |
| May | 9.6 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Santiago |
| June | 9.5 · Excellent | 7.8 · Good | Rio de Janeiro |
| July | 9.8 · Excellent | 8.7 · Excellent | Rio de Janeiro |
| August | 9.3 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | — |
| September | 9.4 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Santiago |
| October | 8.1 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Santiago |
| November | 8.0 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Santiago |
| December | 6.3 · Fair | 9.5 · Excellent | Santiago |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Rio de Janeiro or Santiago?
Santiago has the better travel weather in 9 of 12 months, versus 2 for Rio de Janeiro — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
The best months to visit Rio de Janeiro are May–September, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
The best months to visit Santiago are March–May & August–December, based on six years of climate data.
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