Skiing in Chile
Plan a ski trip to Chile. 34 resorts across 12 ski regions, with live snow conditions, lift passes and chalets.
Chile Skiing at a Glance
12 ski regions, 34 ski resorts, 111 wildlife species recorded.
Travel Advisories for Chile
UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.
US State Department: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution.
Best Time to Visit Chile
The best months to visit Chile are April, May, June, based on temperature, snowfall, weather conditions, and skiing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Skiing Conditions
- January: Poor, temperature -4.6°C, rainfall 101.9mm, sunshine 6.2 hrs, humidity 72.9%
- February: Poor, temperature -3.1°C, rainfall 91.7mm, sunshine 7.3 hrs, humidity 71.1%
- March: Poor, temperature -0.7°C, rainfall 102.1mm, sunshine 8.4 hrs, humidity 71.1%
- April: Good, temperature 2.6°C, rainfall 96.3mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 69.7%
- May: Good, temperature 7°C, rainfall 132.1mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 72.7%
- June: Good, temperature 11.7°C, rainfall 137.8mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 73.2%
- July: Good, temperature 14.4°C, rainfall 136.4mm, sunshine 11.9 hrs, humidity 71.7%
- August: Good, temperature 14.2°C, rainfall 137.5mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 72.7%
- September: Poor, temperature 10.5°C, rainfall 109.6mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 75.3%
- October: Poor, temperature 6.1°C, rainfall 107.2mm, sunshine 7.9 hrs, humidity 76.2%
- November: Poor, temperature 0.5°C, rainfall 101.8mm, sunshine 6.6 hrs, humidity 76.1%
- December: Poor, temperature -3.1°C, rainfall 121.4mm, sunshine 5.5 hrs, humidity 74.8%
Recommended Packing List for Chile
Based on average temperature of 4.6°C, typical conditions, humidity 73%.
- Heavy layers & thermal clothing - temperatures around 5°C require warm insulation
- Warm hat & ski gloves - critical for cold mountain conditions
- Ski goggles - essential for visibility on the slopes
- Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF - protection from mountain UV at altitude
- Waterproof ski boots - well-fitted for comfort on long ski days
- Layered ski clothing - moisture-wicking base, insulating mid, waterproof outer
- Ski helmet - essential for safety on all pistes
- First aid kit - basic medical supplies for remote areas
- Hand warmers - useful for cold chairlift rides
- Camera or GoPro - capture your skiing memories on the slopes
Ski Regions
- Araucania Region - 7 ski resorts
- Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region - 1 ski resorts
- Biobio Region - 1 ski resorts
- Chile - 0 ski resorts
- Los Lagos Region - 2 ski resorts
- Los Ríos - 1 ski resorts
- Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region - 3 ski resorts
- Maule Region - 5 ski resorts
- Nuble Region - 2 ski resorts
- O'Higgins Region - 1 ski resorts
- Santiago Metropolitan Region - 9 ski resorts
- Valparaiso Region - 2 ski resorts