North is desert-dry year-round; Patagonia demands summer (Nov–Mar) for hiking. Central wine valleys shine in harvest (Mar/Apr) and spring (Oct). Skiers target Jun–Aug.
January: High-summer, peak Patagonia trekking and beach time in Viña.
February: Still hot; Santiago empties for coastal vacations; Tapati on Easter Island.
March: Harvest festivals, fewer crowds in Torres del Paine.
April: Autumn colours in lake district; wine tours in full swing.
May: Cooler rains begin central/south; Atacama ideal with crisp skies.
June: Ski resorts open; northern stargazing excellent under dry winter skies.
July: Mid-winter powder in Andes; whale-watching in Magellan Strait.
August: Late ski season; Patagonia’s roads reopen; Valparaíso arts week.
September: Spring blooms; independence fiestas ignite nationwide.
October: Shoulder-season sweet spot—mild temps, lower prices.
November: Early-summer, long daylight for Atacama & Patagonia trails.
December: School holidays start; festive vibe and glacier-blue lakes.