Weekly forecast: Rain chances rise in Chile, while the south stays calm

Santiago and Valparaíso: Rain chances rise toward Wednesday

During the week of October 18–24, Santiago and Valparaíso have a higher chance of rain toward Wednesday the 21st, then clear toward the weekend. In Santiago, Sunday the 18th is sunny with a 30% chance of rain. The chance rises to 60% from Monday the 19th through Wednesday the 21st, as sunshine gives way to rain, then falls to 50% on Thursday the 22nd and 20% on Friday the 23rd and Saturday the 24th. Highs range from 23°C to 19–20°C. In Valparaíso, the chance rises to 50% on Tuesday the 20th and 70% on Wednesday the 21st, with rain and occasional sunshine, then skies clear, with a 10% chance from Thursday the 22nd through Saturday the 24th. Highs range from 18°C to 21°C.

Valdivia: Higher chance of rain from Tuesday to Thursday

In Valdivia, the chance of rain rises toward midweek and then falls. Sunshine and clouds are expected to prevail on Sunday the 18th and Monday the 19th, with a 10% and 40% chance of rain, respectively. The chance rises to 70% on Tuesday the 20th, with clouds and occasional rain, and remains at 70% on Wednesday the 21st, as clouds give way to rain. It falls to 60% on Thursday the 22nd under similar conditions. Highs remain between 17°C and 19°C. Skies clear on Friday the 23rd and Saturday the 24th, with a 20% and 10% chance of rain and highs of 20°C and 21°C.

Punta Arenas: Highest rain chance Sunday, then clear skies

In Punta Arenas, the chance of rain is highest at the start of the week and decreases afterward, with skies mostly clear on the remaining days. Occasional rain is expected on Sunday, October 18, with a 60% chance and a high of 15°C. The chance falls from Monday the 19th: 40% on Monday, 10% on Tuesday the 20th and Wednesday the 21st, and 20% on Thursday the 22nd, with sunny skies on most of these days. Highs fall to 9°C on Tuesday the 20th, the coldest day, and rise to 12°C on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday the 23rd and Saturday the 24th remain sunny, with a 10% chance of rain and highs of 13°C and 15°C.