Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Punta Arenas with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Punta Arenas in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Punta Arenas with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Punta Arenas will be around 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 189 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance this month is 66% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Punta Arenas. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Punta Arenas in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
189 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
21 days | 9 days | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Punta Arenas. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Punta Arenas in March
With 35°C, Punta Arenas hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Punta Arenas
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Punta Arenas, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Punta Arenas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Punta Arenas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 21 days of rain in Punta Arenas.
Daily UV Index in March in Punta Arenas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Punta Arenas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Punta Arenas Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Punta Arenas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Punta Arenas Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Punta Arenas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Punta Arenas
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Average Weather in Punta Arenas by Month
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