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Best time to go to Punta Arenas

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Punta Arenas.

When is the best time to visit Punta Arenas?

In general the best time to visit Punta Arenas is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.

Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:

In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during .
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Punta Arenas in different months

This is the average weather in Punta Arenas for each month based on historic data:

In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 242 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 88 mm in January.

Climate in Punta Arenas

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Punta Arenas for each month:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum Temperature
+77°F	+82°F	+73°F	+72°F	+61°F	+54°F	+52°F	+57°F	+59°F	+64°F	+70°F	+72°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+55°F	+55°F	+54°F	+48°F	+45°F	+39°F	+39°F	+41°F	+45°F	+48°F	+52°F	+54°F
Minimum Temperature
+37°F	+30°F	+32°F	+25°F	+16°F	+18°F	+14°F	+19°F	+25°F	+25°F	+32°F	+34°F
Avg. water temperature
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Humidity, %
72	73	75	79	83	84	83	81	76	73	72	71
Rain, mm
88	71	82	82	59	47	49	55	50	71	81	84
Snow, mm
0	0	0	0	2	6	9	6	2	0	0	0
Average wind speed, m/s
6	6	5	5	4	4	5	5	5	6	6	6
Sunny Days
1	1	1	1	2	3	3	2	2	1	1	1
Cloud Days
4	5	7	7	10	10	10	9	8	6	5	4
Rainy Days
26	22	23	21	18	13	13	15	18	23	24	26
Snowy Days
0	0	0	0	1	5	5	4	1	0	0	0

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Punta Arenas during the whole year:

The hottest month in Punta Arenas is February with average maximum temperature going up to +55°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +34°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Punta Arenas looks throughout the year, in %:

The most humid month in Punta Arenas is June with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 71%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Punta Arenas during the whole year based on historical data:

The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 47 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 26 rainy days and 88 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Punta Arenas during the whole year based on historical data:

The snowiest month is July with approximately 5 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Punta Arenas:

What is the hottest month in Punta Arenas?

The hottest month in Punta Arenas is February with average maximum temperature of +55°F.

What is the coldest month in Punta Arenas?

The coldest month in Punta Arenas is June with minimum temperatures of +34°F.

Is Punta Arenas worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Punta Arenas could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Punta Arenas?

if you're looking to visit Punta Arenas when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 47 mm of rain.

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Monthly weather in Punta Arenas

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Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Punta Arenas, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.