Punta Arenas Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Punta Arenas, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C (57°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C (43°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 8°C (46°F) in February to around 1°C (34°F) during July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Punta Arenas experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 724 mm (29 in) yearly. Year-round, Punta Arenas has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, April, with 76 mm (3 in), and the driest month, September, with 48 mm (1.9 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Punta Arenas Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in May, June and July and higher in January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)