Southern Chile, Chile: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Southern Chile, Chile? If you're planning to go to Southern Chile, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Southern Chile
- Important essentials for Southern Chile
- Activities for Southern Chile
- Southern Chile in January: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in February: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in March: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in April: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in May: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in June: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in July: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in August: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in September: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in October: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in November: weather and what to pack
- Southern Chile in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Southern Chile, Chile
Based on the climate and weather in Southern Chile, the best time to go is January. See below for details.
Important essentials for Southern Chile, Chile
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Southern Chile, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection possible.
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards can get worn. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's useful to take a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a great one.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Southern Chile. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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For families with young children
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and L. This one should work in most areas, but check with your hotel.
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Airplane or car necessities
What to wear/what to pack for Southern Chile, Chile by month
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January
If you are traveling to Southern Chile in January, you will notice that it is balmy. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).
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February
If you go to Southern Chile in February, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).
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March
Traveling to Southern Chile in March, you will notice that it is cool. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C).
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April
If you are traveling to Southern Chile in April, you will notice that it is chilly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (single digits C).
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May
If you are traveling to Southern Chile in May, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 40s F (single digits C).
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June
If you are traveling to Southern Chile in June, you will notice that it can be brisk. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C).
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July
If you go to Southern Chile in July, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C).
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August
August can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
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September
September here is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
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October
October in Southern Chile is crisp. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
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November
November is chilly. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
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Activities for Southern Chile, Chile
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Southern Chile.
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