What to do in February in Chile - 2024

Chile is a country situated along the western seaboard of South America.
It is bounded on the north by Peru and Bolivia, on its long eastern border by Argentina, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Chile’s relief is for the most part mountainous, with the Andes range dominating the landscape. The capital is Santiago.


Before we have a look at what you can do in Chile, let's first look at the weather you can expect in February.

February weather in Chile

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in February in Chile, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if February is comfortable or humid

Generally, February in Chile will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 51°F / 11°C.

Chile does not have a lot of rainy days in February. You can expect around 2 rainy days, with on average 0.8 inches / 20 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for February 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in Chile

Chile has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

Santiago Metropolitan Park
ParkThroughout the Year
There is a railway, zoo, and garden in Santiago Metropolitan Park.
Torres Del Paine National Park
ParkThroughout the Year
There are several activities you can do at Torres Del Paine National Park.
Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda
OtherThroughout the Year
Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda is a state of art cultural center.
Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
MuseumThroughout the Year
The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is a great place for creative-minded visitors.
Museum of Memory and Human Rights
MuseumThroughout the Year
The Museum of Memory and Human Rights is a great place for history lovers.
Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum in Hanga Roa
MuseumThroughout the Year
Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum in Hanga Roa will take you centuries back in time.
Carnavalón (Big Carnival)
Event/FestivalFeb
On Carnavalón (Big Carnival), people greet Pachamama, Mother Earth, and Tata Inti, Father Sun, on this day. The celebrations include music, dancing, and local fruits, hoping for abundance.
See details here
The Valdivian week or Valdivia festivities
Event/FestivalFeb
The Valdivian week is also held in February. The festivities include fireworks, drinking beer together, and gastronomic displays.
San Cristóbal Hill
Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year
An aerial tramway is located in San Cristóbal Hill.
Valle de la Luna and the Atacama Desert
OtherThroughout the Year
Valle de la Luna means valley of the moon. You can ride dirt bikes in the desert.
Easter Island & Rapa Nui National Park
ParkThroughout the Year
This island was first discovered on Easter Sunday. In Rapa Nui National Park, there are strange-looking ancient statues, very famous, yet mysterious, all without legs.
Tapati Festival of Rapa Nui
Event/FestivalFeb
Tapati Festival of Rapa Nui is held in February. It is a yearly, two-week-long event celebrated by two families competing in cultural competitions including girls dancing on stage and a parade all over the island, along with live music, sculptures, sports, body painting, and fishing. Each of the two competing families has a representative - a queen candidate.
Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
MuseumThroughout the Year
The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts has some wonderful art collections.

Shopping in Chile

Buying souvenirs and handicrafts in Chile is very easy, as there are many places to find these products. Of all the cities in the country, Santiago is the best place to buy all kinds of Chilean handicrafts.

  • In Patio Bellavista you will find a wide range of typical Chilean products just in the heart of the Bellavista district.
    If you would like visit a shopping center, we reccomend:
  • Mall Espacio M - Compañía de Jesús 1214, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
  • Los Dominicos is a small village where you can find all kinds of handicrafts.

Activities in Chile

Visit World Heritage sites
Chile's territories include some cultural sites that are being preserved. Some of these sites are: The Churches at Chiloé, the Historic Quarter of Valparaiso, Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter office, the mining town of Sewell, etc.

Landscape Photography
Chile's landscape is an endless panorama of wonderful views. Some of which you can't get elsewhere. From the world's driest desert to the glaciers of Antarctica and Patagonia.

Fishing
Fishing is one of the most important activities in Belize and tourists can also have a go at it. There is an abundance of game fish and regardless of your fishing skills, you are almost guaranteed to make a catch.

Wine tours
Tour cellars, old vineyard manors to discover and experience how the experts make some of the finest wines in the world.

Stargazing
The world's clearest skies can be found in Chile. Thanks to nature, geography, climate, and positioning, the night time skies of some parts of Chile become a window to the universe. You can hunt for shooting stars, learn about constellations, planets, and watch the stars.

Bird watching
Chile is a great destination for snowbirds that are birdwatching enthusiasts. There are many bird species you could see in the country like flamingos, penguins, and woodpeckers.

Visit Robinson Crusoe Island
The fabled island exists! The Juan Fernandez Archipelago is a National Park in the central area that was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

Restaurants in Chile

In Santiago and major cities, you can find a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international food. With such an enormous coastline, you can expect fish and seafood almost everywhere. Chile is the world's second largest producer of salmon, as well as a number of other farmed sea products, which include oysters, scallops, mussels, trout and turbot.

  • Donde La Cuca - Cam. Internacional 3500, Montemar, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso
  • Portofino Restaurant - Bellamar 301, Valparaíso
  • Don Vito e Zanoni - 8 Nte. 375, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso
  • El Fogón de Momo - Av. Condell 806, Providencia, Región Metropolitana
  • Los Buenos Muchachos - Av. Ricardo Cumming 1031, Santiago, Región Metropolitana

More things to see in Chile

The Moai
This is a world-famous tourist destination. The moai are monolithic human figures carved from stone by the Rapa Nui people. There are over a thousand of these statues. It is also a world heritage site.

El tatio
This high altitude field is home to over 80 geysers. Strolling through the field can feel like an open-air natural Sauna.

Moon Valley
Located in San Pedro de Atacama, moon valley is used by NASA to carry out expeditions and tests because the terrain at the valley is very similar to that of Mars.

Caves
One of the world's largest cave systems is on Easter Island. snowbirds can explore its underground lava tunnels that give over 7000 meter (22967 feet) of gallery.

The Mummies Of Chinchorro
One of the fascinating attractions in Chile, The mummies are the oldest in the world! They're close to 8000 years old, which makes them even older than the Egyptian mummies.

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