Climate of Punta Arenas, Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile
Point-value climate at Punta Arenas (Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile). Population approximately 117,430.
Located in Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile, Punta Arenas has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 117,430. Monthly average temperatures range from 1.2°C / 34.2°F in July to 10.4°C / 50.7°F in January, with rainfall varying from 37 mm / 1.5 in (October) to 55 mm / 2.2 in (March) — about 554 mm / 21.8 in across the year. Punta Arenas is the capital of Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Punta Arenas's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.4°C50.7°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| February | 9.9°C49.8°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| March | 8.3°C46.9°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| April | 6.2°C43.2°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 3.5°C38.3°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| June | 1.6°C34.9°F | 54 mm2.1″ | Snowy |
| July | 1.2°C34.2°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| August | 2.2°C36°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| September | 4°C39.2°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| October | 6.4°C43.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | — |
| November | 8.1°C46.6°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| December | 9.6°C49.3°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Punta Arenas's warmest month is January at an average of 10.4°C / 50.7°F, and its driest month is October with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas, in Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 1.2°C / 34.2°F in July to 10.4°C / 50.7°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 554 mm / 21.8 in, with the wettest month being March (55 mm / 2.2 in) and the driest October (37 mm / 1.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Punta Arenas in January?
The average temperature in Punta Arenas in January is 10.4°C / 50.7°F, with rainfall of about 41 mm / 1.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Punta Arenas?
The driest month in Punta Arenas is October, with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6.4°C / 43.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Punta Arenas?
The wettest month in Punta Arenas is March, with approximately 55 mm / 2.2 in of average monthly rainfall.