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Magallanes Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Magallanes, Chile in October.

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Puerto Natales Punta Arenas Torres del Paine Porvenir

Planning a trip to Magallanes, Chile this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Magallanes in October

Magallanes, Chile is a region in Chile. October in Magallanes generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Torres del Paine to 11°C (52°F) in El Toro. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in El Toro and -1°C (30°F) in Torres del Paine.

For a closer look at conditions across Magallanes, Chile, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porvenir with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Torres del Paine with 275 mm (11 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Magallanes in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Magallanes

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Magallanes, Chile?

Temperature range in Magallanes (October)

Precipitation variation in Magallanes (October)

Puerto Natales

In October Puerto Natales generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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October
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September
October
November
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Natales →

Punta Arenas

In October Punta Arenas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
202 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Punta Arenas →

Torres del Paine

In October Torres del Paine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
245 mm (9.6 in)
275 mm (11 in)
300 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Torres del Paine →

Porvenir

In October Porvenir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
202 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Porvenir →

El Toro

In October El Toro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Toro →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Magallanes in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Natales 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Punta Arenas 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Torres del Paine 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 275 mm (11 in)
Porvenir 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
El Toro 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)

Magallanes weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Magallanes, Chile in October?

Expect poor weather across Magallanes, Chile in October. The popular destination of Puerto Natales averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Magallanes, Chile in October?

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Natales peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in October, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Magallanes, Chile get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Magallanes, Chile. Average rainfall in Puerto Natales sits around 126 mm (5 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Magallanes, Chile?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puerto Natales, October may not be the ideal time to visit Magallanes, Chile.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide unpleasant weather in Puerto Natales.

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