Punta Arenas Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from mild conditions
to cold.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Punta Arenas, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Punta Arenas experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 724 mm yearly. Year-round, Punta Arenas has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, April, with 76 mm, and the driest month, September, with 48 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Punta Arenas. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Punta Arenas.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 84%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in May, June and July and higher in January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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9 m/s
8 m/s
10 m/s
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Other facts from our historical weather data:February has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 76 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.
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