Climate Overview
The climate in Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 430mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 48mm of rainfall. Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.
Temperature
Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 16°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 12°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 430mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 48mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 21mm. That's 28mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 14cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.
Wind
Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 35km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 39km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 31km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 32km/h in winter, 37km/h in spring, 38km/h in summer, 34km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 3 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 80mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are strong, averaging 37km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 129mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Winds are strong, averaging 38km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 4 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are strong, averaging 34km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from 1 to 7°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 89mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 11cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.