🇨🇴 Bogotá vs Santiago 🇨🇱

Bogotá, Colombia vs Santiago, Chile — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santiago is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santiago is drier, with roughly 165 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Bogotá🇨🇱 Santiago
Avg annual high20°C23°C
Hottest monthJanuary (20°C)January (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year20843
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, September, October

🇨🇴 Bogotá

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇨🇱 Santiago

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bogotá or Santiago warmer?

Santiago is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bogotá or Santiago?

Bogotá is rainier — Santiago sees about 165 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bogotá vs Santiago?

Bogotá is best around January, February, December; Santiago is best around April, September, October.

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