Best time to go to Punta Arenas Average weather of Punta Arenas, Chile
When is the best time to go to Punta Arenas?
When is the best time to go to Punta Arenas? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months in Punta Arenas are January and February
- The coldest months are July and August
- The rainiest months are January, March, April, May and December
Annual weather in Punta Arenas
For full information about the climate and weather in Punta Arenas a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F/56°F | tolerable weather | Punta Arenas in january | ||
| February | 50°F/56°F | tolerable weather | Punta Arenas in february | ||
| March | 49°F/54°F | bad weather | Punta Arenas in march | ||
| April | 45°F/50°F | bad weather | Punta Arenas in april | ||
| May | 41°F/47°F | very bad weather | Punta Arenas in may | ||
| June | 40°F/43°F | very bad weather | Punta Arenas in june | ||
| July | 38°F/41°F | very bad weather | Punta Arenas in july | ||
| August | 38°F/43°F | very bad weather | Punta Arenas in august | ||
| September | 41°F/47°F | very bad weather | Punta Arenas in september | ||
| October | 43°F/50°F | bad weather | Punta Arenas in october | ||
| November | 47°F/52°F | bad weather | Punta Arenas in november | ||
| December | 49°F/54°F | bad weather | Punta Arenas in december |
Weather and climate in Punta Arenas
- From january to february the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 50°F and it rains about 2.5in each month.
- From march to may the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 43°F and it rains about 12% of the time in may.
- From june to august the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 43°F as maximum temperature in august and it rains about 2.4in each month.
- Between september and december the climate is not good. It is for example 54°F as maximum temperature in december and you can expect to have 2.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Punta Arenas
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Punta Arenas: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Punta Arenas
Find out when Punta Arenas has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Punta Arenas
- Very low season in Punta Arenas
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, July, August and September. - Low season in Punta Arenas
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and October. - High season in Punta Arenas
The number of visitors to Punta Arenas is high in: March and November. - Peak season in Punta Arenas
The largest number of tourists visiting Punta Arenas is during: January, February and December.
Figure: Visitor index for Punta Arenas month by month
Best time for low prices in Punta Arenas
Average prices of hotels in Punta Arenas month by month
Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Punta Arenas. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, November is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Punta Arenas
A return flight between London and Punta Arenas is generally cheaper if you go in april ($ 1136 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 394 more for your airline ticket to Punta Arenas if you go in july.
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Average price of hiring a car in Punta Arenas
On average, it costs $ 81 per day to hire a car in Punta Arenas. This price varies by $ 13 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 74 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 87.
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