Climate Insights for Punta Arenas

The climate in Punta Arenas is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 904 mm of precipitation falls per year. Punta Arenas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punta Arenas 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 0°C. Snowfall occurs from April to November, with around 91cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Punta Arenas is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 35.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Punta Arenas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punta Arenas 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 32°F. Snowfall occurs from April to November, with around 36in accumulating over the season.

Punta Arenas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 13°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Punta Arenas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 32°F to 55°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 50°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Punta Arenas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 904 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 97 mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 53 mm. That's 44 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to November, with around 91cm accumulating over the season. August typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.Punta Arenas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2.1 in. That's 1.7 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from April to November, with around 36in accumulating over the season. August typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Punta Arenas is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Punta Arenas is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 15mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Arenas 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Arenas 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.