Weather in October in Magallanes
Planning a trip to Magallanes this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Magallanes in October?
Magallanes 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 in Torres del Paine to 11°C in El Toro. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in El Toro and -1°C in Torres del Paine.For a closer look at conditions across Magallanes, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Porvenir with an average of 54 mm to heavy rainfall in Torres del Paine with 275 mm.For a more detailed look at Magallanes's conditions throughout the year, check out our Magallanes climate page.
Where to go in Magallanes in October
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Chile, check out our Magallanes's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Magallanes?
Puerto Natales
In October Puerto Natales generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Punta Arenas
In October Punta Arenas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Torres del Paine
In October Torres del Paine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Porvenir
In October Porvenir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
El Toro
In October El Toro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Magallanes, in Chile.
Is October the best time to visit Magallanes?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puerto Natales, October may not be the ideal time to visit Magallanes.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide unpleasant weather in Puerto Natales.
Interested in more climate information?
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