Punta Arenas weather in March (Magallanes, Chile)

How's the weather trend in Punta Arenas as March approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Punta Arenas includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 13°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C.

Precipitation

Punta Arenas in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. You can typically expect 7 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 156 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 March

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 156 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in March

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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