Best Time to Visit Punta Arenas
Best time: Jan, Feb, Dec, Nov.
Jan is warmest (15°C high); Mar is rainiest (55 mm).
Punta Arenas weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 6.5 | 45 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 14.3 | 6.1 | 42 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 12.7 | 4.6 | 55 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 9.9 | 2.9 | 53 | 2.7 |
| May | 6.8 | 0.8 | 54 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 4.5 | -0.9 | 49 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 4.3 | -1.4 | 44 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 5.5 | -0.6 | 41 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 7.9 | 0.7 | 40 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 10.7 | 2.7 | 36 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 12.6 | 4.3 | 40 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 14.1 | 5.8 | 53 | 8 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JanFebDecNov
Beaches: NovOctJanFeb
Hiking: JanFebNovDec
Sightseeing: JanFebDecNov
Punta Arenas quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): warm layers and a coat.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Punta Arenas?
Jan, Feb, Dec, Nov.
What is the rainiest month?
Mar, about 55 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jan, with average highs of 15°C.
Where to stay
See Punta Arenas hotels · Book Punta Arenas tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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