Punta Arenas Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
In Punta Arenas, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average 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 average around 1°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Punta Arenas.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Punta Arenas ranges from 2°C in May to 4°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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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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