Climate Insights for Puerto Montt

Provincia de Llanquihue, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Hottest
February
19°C peak66°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low42°F low
Wettest
June
298 mm rain11.7 in rain
Best to Visit
February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Puerto Montt is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 2,173 mm of precipitation falls per year. Puerto Montt receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Puerto Montt is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Puerto Montt is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 85.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Puerto Montt receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Puerto Montt is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 11°FebMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°MarMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°AprMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 9°MayMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°JunMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°JulMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°AugMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 6°SepMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°OctMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°DecMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FFebMax: 66°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 58°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 49°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 51°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 50°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 51°FAverage: 46°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 54°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°F
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Puerto Montt sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 19°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Puerto Montt sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 42°F to 66°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 59°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 45°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 207mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 233mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 298mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 241mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 272mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 201mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 167mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inMarPrecipitation: 5.2inAprPrecipitation: 8.1inMayPrecipitation: 9.2inJunPrecipitation: 11.7inJulPrecipitation: 9.5inAugPrecipitation: 10.7inSepPrecipitation: 7.9inOctPrecipitation: 6.6inNovPrecipitation: 6inDecPrecipitation: 4.5in
Precipitation

Puerto Montt is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,173 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 181 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 298 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 71 mm. That's 227 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Puerto Montt is a very wet location, receiving approximately 85.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 11.7 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.8 in. That's 8.9 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Puerto Montt is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Puerto Montt is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan15°58°F
Feb15°59°F
Mar13°56°F
Apr11°53°F
May10°49°F
Jun8°46°F
Jul7°45°F
Aug8°46°F
Sep9°48°F
Oct10°50°F
Nov12°54°F
Dec14°57°F

The best time to visit Puerto Montt is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 71 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Puerto Montt is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puerto Montt based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puerto Montt based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C52 °F
18 °C65 °F
12 km/h8 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C53 °F
19 °C66 °F
12 km/h8 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C51 °F
17 °C62 °F
12 km/h8 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
15 °C58 °F
12 km/h8 mph
207 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
12 °C54 °F
12 km/h8 mph
233 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
10 °C51 °F
14 km/h9 mph
298 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C42 °F
10 °C50 °F
14 km/h9 mph
241 mm9.5 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C42 °F
11 °C51 °F
14 km/h9 mph
272 mm10.7 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
12 °C54 °F
13 km/h8 mph
201 mm7.9 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
13 °C56 °F
13 km/h8 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
15 °C60 °F
13 km/h8 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in