Yearly weather and climate in Punta Arenas, Chile
The yearly weather in Punta Arenas runs from around 0°C in July to 14°C in February. May is the driest month at 12 rainy days; March the wettest at 18. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 10.7 hours of clear skies in Dec, but only 3.7 hours in Jun. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
Rainfall peaks in Mar (87mm), but it's generally moderate. A light travel umbrella should be enough.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 5°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Punta Arenas, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 1457°846°17Jan
- 1457°846°15Feb
- 1152°642°18Mar
- 949°440°14Apr
- 744°337°12May
- 440°133°13Jun
- 438°032°13Jul
- 541°134°15Aug
- 744°236°12Sep
- 948°439°16Oct
- 1153°542°13Nov
- 1355°744°17Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. May is typically driest at 12 days (63mm); Mar the wettest at 18 days (87mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 8°C | 17 | 62mm |
| Feb | 14°C | 8°C | 15 | 68mm |
| Mar | 11°C | 6°C | 18 | 87mm |
| Apr | 9°C | 4°C | 14 | 72mm |
| May | 7°C | 3°C | 12 | 63mm |
| Jun | 4°C | 1°C | 13 | 50mm |
| Jul | 4°C | 0°C | 13 | 54mm |
| Aug | 5°C | 1°C | 15 | 70mm |
| Sep | 7°C | 2°C | 12 | 41mm |
| Oct | 9°C | 4°C | 16 | 63mm |
| Nov | 11°C | 5°C | 13 | 63mm |
| Dec | 13°C | 7°C | 17 | 62mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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