Climate normals · 1970–2000
Punta Arenas Climate
Punta Arenas is a city in Chile (10) with a population of about 117,430. Its average annual temperature is 6.2°C (43°F), with roughly 538 mm of rain per year.
6.2°C
Avg Temp
538
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Punta Arenas Climate
Punta Arenas has an average annual temperature of 6.2°C (43°F) and receives about 538 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
6.2°C
Avg Temp
538
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 51° | 43 mm |
| February | 10° / 50° | 41 mm |
| March | 9° / 47° | 54 mm |
| April | 6° / 44° | 52 mm |
| May | 4° / 39° | 52 mm |
| June | 2° / 35° | 49 mm |
| July | 1° / 35° | 43 mm |
| August | 2° / 36° | 41 mm |
| September | 4° / 40° | 39 mm |
| October | 7° / 44° | 35 mm |
| November | 8° / 47° | 38 mm |
| December | 10° / 50° | 51 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Punta Arenas
The most comfortable months to visit Punta Arenas are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 15°C high). The coldest is July (near -1°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Punta Arenas are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Punta Arenas, Chile has an average annual temperature of 6.2°C and about 538 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Punta Arenas average about 15°C (59°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.