Punta Arenas weather in April (Magallanes, Chile)

How's the weather trend in Punta Arenas as April approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Punta Arenas typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Punta Arenas in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 117 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Punta Arenas climate page with graphs.

 

Punta Arenas, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 117 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in April

Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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