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antiago boasts an ideal climate, which explains why 80% of the population lives here. The seasons are well defined, with hot summers (maximum 28ºC to 32ºC (82ºF to 90ºF) in Santiago, one of Chile's warmest cities; fall and spring with cool, pleasant breezes; and short winters with low temperatures, only occasionally dipping below 0ºC (32ºF).
Winter daytime temperatures may reach 18ºC (64ºF) but usually hover around 14ºC (57ºF). Rainfall, generally restricted to the winter months, increases towards the south. Humidity is low, reducing the disagreeable effects of heat and cold.
| Seasons: Spring: September to December Summer: December to March Autumn: March to June Winter: June to September
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In Chile, it is difficult to forecast the weather more than a week or so in advance, but weather averages are good indicators of what to expect in any given month. See chart below.
Temperatures are in degrees fahrenheit.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Warmest ever | Coldest ever | Average dew point | Average precipitation |
| JAN. | 85 | 54 | 102 | 43 | 52 | 0.0 |
| FEB. | 84 | 53 | 97 | 41 | 52 | 0.1 |
| MARCH | 80 | 49 | 95 | 32 | 51 | 0.2 |
| APRIL | 72 | 45 | 90 | 29 | 47 | 0.5 |
| MAY | 64 | 41 | 84 | 25 | 45 | 2.3 |
| JUNE | 58 | 38 | 79 | 21 | 42 | 3.1 |
| JULY | 57 | 37 | 82 | 21 | 41 | 3.0 |
| AUG. | 61 | 39 | 84 | 21 | 43 | 2.1 |
| SEP. | 65 | 42 | 84 | 25 | 45 | 1.1 |
| OCT. | 71 | 45 | 90 | 27 | 47 | 0.5 |
| NOV. | 77 | 48 | 93 | 32 | 49 | 0.2 |
| DEC. | 82 | 51 | 100 | 32 | 51 | 0.2 |
Fahrenheit to Celsius
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