Best Time to Visit Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Puerto Montt.
Puerto Montt does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (January, 15.5°C / 59.9°F) and driest (February, 90 mm / 3.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through September–March; the wetter half falls in April–August. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 6.9°C / 44.4°F in July to 15.5°C / 59.9°F in January, with rainfall from 90 mm / 3.5 in (February) to 245 mm / 9.6 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Puerto Montt's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 14.9°C58.8°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| January | 15.5°C59.9°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| December | 14.2°C57.6°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
No month at Puerto Montt matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~90 mm / 3.5 in) and January (warmest, 15.5°C / 59.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Chile's national average.
When is the rainy season in Puerto Montt?
The rainy season at Puerto Montt, Los Lagos runs through April–August, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 146 mm / 5.7 in. The wettest single month is June (245 mm / 9.6 in).
What is the driest month in Puerto Montt?
The driest month in Puerto Montt is February, averaging about 90 mm / 3.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 14.9°C / 58.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Puerto Montt?
The least comfortable months for travel to Puerto Montt — based on point-value climate at the city — are May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 245 mm / 9.6 in in June, and the coldest month averages 6.9°C / 44.4°F.
Is Puerto Montt climate different from Chile overall?
Yes, usually. Our Puerto Montt figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Chile figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Puerto Montt specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.