Chile
Chile in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Chile in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Chile in March?
- Rancagua is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (84°F) in March; Punta Arenas is the coolest at 13°C (55°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Chile in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Arica (22°C (71°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
29°
Rancagua
Coolest
13°
Punta Arenas
Driest
0 mm
Antofagasta
Warmest sea
22°
Arica
March in Chile ranges from 13°C (55°F) in Punta Arenas to 29°C (84°F) in Rancagua — a spread of 16 degrees across the country. On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Valparaíso, Santiago, and Concepción.
Best places in Chile in March
99 
Valparaíso
Valparaiso · Chile
22° / 13° 3 mm Mar
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97
Santiago
Santiago Metropolitan · Chile
26° / 11° 6 mm Mar
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97
Concepción
Biobio · Chile
21° / 9° 24 mm Mar
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99
Viña del Mar
Valparaiso · Chile
23° / 13° 3 mm Mar
97
Antofagasta
Antofagasta · Chile
25° / 18° 0 mm Mar
100
Talca
Maule Region · Chile
25° / 10° 10 mm Mar
97
La Serena
Coquimbo Region · Chile
21° / 14° 1 mm Mar
96
Iquique
Tarapacá · Chile
25° / 17° 0 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talca | 25° | 10° | 10 mm | — | 100 |
| Valparaíso | 22° | 13° | 3 mm | — | 99 |
| Viña del Mar | 23° | 13° | 3 mm | — | 99 |
| Santiago | 26° | 11° | 6 mm | — | 97 |
| Concepción | 21° | 9° | 24 mm | 14° | 97 |
| Antofagasta | 25° | 18° | 0 mm | 19° | 97 |
| La Serena | 21° | 14° | 1 mm | 17° | 97 |
| Iquique | 25° | 17° | 0 mm | 21° | 96 |
| Arica | 25° | 18° | 0 mm | 22° | 95 |
| Calama | 24° | 7° | 1 mm | — | 90 |
| San Pedro de Atacama | 24° | 9° | 4 mm | — | 88 |
| Valdivia | 19° | 8° | 103 mm | — | 87 |
| Rancagua | 29° | 14° | 6 mm | — | 86 |
| Port Montt | 19° | 8° | 112 mm | — | 82 |
| Puerto Natales | 15° | 4° | 43 mm | — | 58 |
| Punta Arenas | 13° | 5° | 54 mm | 9° | 47 |
Festivals in Chile in March
- Festival REC Music festival in Chile
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Chile in March?
Average daytime highs range from 13° in Punta Arenas to 29° in Rancagua.
Can you swim in Chile in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Arica at about 22°.