When is the best time to go to Cape Horn?

When is the best time to go to Cape Horn? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The coldest months are July and August
  • The rainiest months are January, February, March, May, June and December


Annual weather in Cape Horn

For full information about the climate and weather in Cape Horn a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 47°F/50°F
6.3in
February 47°F/50°F
5.8in
March 47°F/50°F
6.3in
April 45°F/49°F
5in
May 43°F/47°F
5.5in
June 41°F/43°F
5.6in
July 40°F/43°F
4.8in
August 40°F/43°F
4.8in
September 41°F/43°F
3.7in
October 41°F/45°F
3.8in
November 43°F/47°F
5in
December 45°F/49°F
5.8in


Weather and climate in Cape Horn

Cape Horn enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Cape Horn is 47°F (ranging from 43°F in august to 50°F in february). Annual rainfall is 62.2in, with a minimum of 3.7in in september and a maximum of 6.3in in march.
  • Between january and april the climate is not good. It is for example 49°F as maximum temperature in april.
  • Between may and november the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and it rains in november about 5in.
  • In the month of december the climate is unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cape Horn

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cape Horn: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity



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