What’s the climate like in Punta Arenas?
The current climate of Punta Arenas features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 14°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 10°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 6°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Punta Arenas in recent years was 28°C in February 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in May 2023.
On average, Punta Arenas gets 277 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 31 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Chile? Check out the weather and climate in places like Santiago, Patagonia, Valparaíso, or have a look at other destinations in Chile.
Best time to visit Punta Arenas?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Punta Arenas. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Punta Arenas
The climate table of Punta Arenas shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 19 | 22 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 1,7 | 1,5 | 7,4 | 11 | 5,7 | 1,8 | 1,1 | 0,4 | 0 |
| UV Index | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 10°C
- Highest temperature: 14°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in July
- Precipitation*: 277 mm per year, averaging 23 mm per month
- Snowfall: 31 cm per year
- Driest months: 13 mm in September, 19 mm in January and October
- Wettest months: 33 mm in April, 29 mm in May and 28 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Punta Arenas
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Punta Arenas, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Punta Arenas
This graph shows how much precipitation Punta Arenas, Chile, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Punta Arenas
This graph shows how much snow Punta Arenas, Chile, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Punta Arenas
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Punta Arenas, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Punta Arenas
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Punta Arenas, Chile. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Punta Arenas
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Punta Arenas, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Punta Arenas
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Punta Arenas, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Punta Arenas by Month
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