El Colorado
Plan your trip to El Colorado in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile. Live snow reports, lift passes, piste maps, ski schools and chalets.
- Location
- Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile, South America
- Coordinates
- -33.345150, -70.269905
- Area
- 68 km²
Weather & Climate in El Colorado
The warmest temperatures in El Colorado occur in July, averaging 9.3°C (up to 13.8°C). The coolest conditions are in January at -7.9°C.
The driest weather conditions are typically in July with average rainfall of 71.5mm. Average humidity: 74.8%.
Monthly Temperatures
- January: -7.9°C (rainfall: 126.5mm)
- February: -5.8°C (rainfall: 97.2mm)
- March: -5.8°C (rainfall: 133.2mm)
- April: -3.4°C (rainfall: 94.2mm)
- May: 1.1°C (rainfall: 130.9mm)
- June: 6.2°C (rainfall: 105.6mm)
- July: 9.3°C (rainfall: 71.5mm)
- August: 8.8°C (rainfall: 86.0mm)
- September: 4.6°C (rainfall: 93.4mm)
- October: 1.3°C (rainfall: 107.4mm)
- November: -4.4°C (rainfall: 117.0mm)
- December: -7.3°C (rainfall: 185.3mm)
Recommended Packing List for El Colorado
Based on average temperature of -0.3°C, typical conditions, humidity 74%.
- Heavy layers & thermal clothing - temperatures around 0°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
Nearby Resorts in Santiago Metropolitan Region
- Farellones - 6 km²
- Lagunillas - 2 km²
- La Parva - 57 km²
- Manantiales
- Parque Arenas
- Peldehue
- San Ramón
- Valle Nevado - 47 km²