Punta Arenas weather in October (Magallanes, Chile)

How does the October weather in Punta Arenas compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During October, Punta Arenas usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Punta Arenas in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. This month experiences about 7 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Punta Arenas, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in October

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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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