Today's forecast: Sun and clouds in Santiago, rain in Valdivia

Santiago: Early sunshine, with more clouds later in the day

Santiago will be sunny early today, then cloudy, with a low of 9°C and a high of 16°C. Sunshine and 10°C are forecast at 09:00; at 12:00, skies will be cloudy and the temperature will be 14°C.

The chance of rain is 90% at 18:00 and also 90% at 21:00, although the hourly forecast shows 0.0 mm at both times. Carrying an umbrella is an optional precaution for the afternoon and evening. The outdoor activity index is slightly low and air quality is good; the clothing index suggests dressing in layers.

Valdivia: The area with the highest chance of rain

Valdivia will be cloudy today, with occasional rain, a 70% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of accumulation. Temperatures will range from 8°C to 13°C.

Rainfall of 1.0 mm is forecast at 09:00, with a 90% chance, and the chance of rain is 90% at 15:00. At 18:00, the forecast calls for sunshine, a 10% chance of rain and a temperature of 12°C. The outdoor activity index is poor; the clothing index recommends a long-sleeved shirt, a sweater and an outer layer.

Valparaíso and Punta Arenas: Highs of 17°C and 6°C

Valparaíso will be sunny early today, then cloudy, with a low of 9°C and a high of 17°C. The chance of rain is 30%, and forecast precipitation is 0 mm. The indices rate outdoor activity and driving as excellent.

Punta Arenas will be cloudy, with a low of 4°C and a high of 6°C. The chance of rain is 40%, with 0 mm forecast. The clothing index recommends winter clothing and a heavy coat, and air quality is excellent.