🇨🇱 Santiago vs Ushuaia 🇦🇷

Santiago, Chile vs Ushuaia, Argentina — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santiago is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santiago is drier, with roughly 81 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇱 Santiago🇦🇷 Ushuaia
Avg annual high23°C9°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)January (14°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)June (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year43124
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇨🇱 Santiago

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

🇦🇷 Ushuaia

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (14°C), coldest lows in June (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Santiago or Ushuaia warmer?

Santiago is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Santiago or Ushuaia?

Ushuaia is rainier — Santiago sees about 81 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Santiago vs Ushuaia?

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

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