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Cerro San Cristóbal

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Cerro San Cristóbal

Santiago, Chile
Best timeNov–Apr
Set inSantiago, Chile
In season~79°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

37–84°F
CurrencyCLP
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-04:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Cerro San Cristóbal
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Dec–Mar. Go in Apr, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 86%
WarmestJan · 84°F
WettestJun
Best windowNov–Apr
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

San Cristóbal Hill is a hill in northern Santiago, Chile. It rises 880 m AMSL and about 300 m above the rest of Santiago; the peak is the third highest point in the city, after Cerro Manquehue and Cerro Renca. Cerro San Cristóbal was named by the Spanish conquistadors for St Christopher, in recognition of its use as a landmark. Its original indigenous name is Tupahue.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Apr, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Museum of Memory and Human Rights
3 mi away
Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium
3 mi away
Chilean National Museum of Natural History
3 mi away
Valle Nevado
23 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cerro San Cristóbal?

The best time to visit Cerro San Cristóbal is November–April, in Santiago, Chile.

Where is Cerro San Cristóbal?

Cerro San Cristóbal is in Santiago, Chile.

What is Cerro San Cristóbal known for?

San Cristóbal Hill is a hill in northern Santiago, Chile. It rises 880 m AMSL and about 300 m above the rest of Santiago; the peak is the third highest point in the city, after Cerro Manquehue and Cerro Renca. Cerro San Cristóbal was named by the Spanish conquistadors for St Christopher, in recognition of its use as a landmark. Its original indigenous name is Tupahue.

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