Climate of Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile
Area-weighted average across Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, a subdivision of Chile, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 0.7°C / 33.3°F in July to 9°C / 48.2°F in January, with rainfall from 102 mm / 4 in to 147 mm / 5.8 in depending on the season (1521 mm / 59.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C48.2°F | 141 mm5.6″ | — |
| February | 8.6°C47.5°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
| March | 7.3°C45.1°F | 147 mm5.8″ | — |
| April | 5.3°C41.5°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| May | 2.7°C36.9°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| June | 1.1°C34°F | 111 mm4.4″ | Snowy |
| July | 0.7°C33.3°F | 126 mm5″ | Snowy |
| August | 1.4°C34.5°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Snowy |
| September | 3.2°C37.8°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| October | 5.3°C41.5°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
| November | 6.6°C43.9°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| December | 8.1°C46.6°F | 139 mm5.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic?
Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is January at 9°C / 48.2°F, and the driest is September at 102 mm / 4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic?
Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.7°C / 33.3°F in July to 9°C / 48.2°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 1521 mm / 59.9 in, with the wettest month being March (147 mm / 5.8 in) and the driest September (102 mm / 4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic?
The hottest month in Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 9°C / 48.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic?
The coldest month in Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 0.7°C / 33.3°F.
When does it rain most in Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic?
The wettest month in Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic is March, averaging about 147 mm / 5.8 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 102 mm / 4 in.