Climate Overview
The climate in Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 458mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 51mm 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 458mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 51mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 21mm. That's 30mm less than January, 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 18cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.
Wind
Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 21km/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 22km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 28km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.
Seasons
87 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Punta Arenas Sandra Scabini Airport, which began on September 23, 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. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from 3 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 90mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 145mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/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 134mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/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 88mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/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.
