Punta Arenas Weather
Punta Arenas weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan and Feb.
Punta Arenas current weather
Punta Arenas now (local time 07:15)
5°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 1°
- Humidity
- 97%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
2° – 16°C
Rain likely on 2 of 7 days
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Punta Arenas 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
8°
5°
💧80%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
9°
5°
💧86%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
11°
2°
💧25%
Wed
10/7
☁️
13°
5°
💧6%
Thu
10/8
⛅
12°
4°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
☁️
15°
5°
💧4%
Sat
10/10
⛅
16°
8°
💧26%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
11°
6°
💧41%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
14°
8°
💧36%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
13°
6°
💧17%
Wed
10/14
☁️
10°
6°
💧12%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
8°
5°
💧18%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
9°
5°
💧24%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
12°
7°
💧22%
Best time to visit Punta Arenas
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Punta Arenas are Jan and Feb. The hottest month is February (average high 13°C) and the coldest is July (average low 1°C).
Punta Arenas climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 13°C | 7°C | 57 mm | 76% | -7°C |
| FebBest | 13°C | 7°C | 45 mm | 78% | -8°C |
| Mar | 12°C | 7°C | 58 mm | 81% | -11°C |
| Apr | 9°C | 5°C | 60 mm | 84% | -17°C |
| May | 7°C | 3°C | 52 mm | 88% | -22°C |
| Jun | 5°C | 2°C | 49 mm | 89% | -25°C |
| Jul | 4°C | 1°C | 45 mm | 89% | -26°C |
| Aug | 5°C | 1°C | 44 mm | 86% | -26°C |
| Sep | 7°C | 3°C | 35 mm | 83% | -23°C |
| Oct | 9°C | 4°C | 38 mm | 78% | -20°C |
| Nov | 11°C | 5°C | 43 mm | 76% | -15°C |
| Dec | 12°C | 7°C | 51 mm | 76% | -9°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Punta Arenas weather month by month: what to wear
Punta Arenas in OctoberThis month
October in Punta Arenas is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C, around 38 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 20°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Punta Arenas in November
November in Punta Arenas is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C, around 43 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 76% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Punta Arenas in December
December in Punta Arenas is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C, around 51 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 76% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Punta Arenas in JanuaryBest month
January in Punta Arenas is chilly: average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C, around 57 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 76% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Punta Arenas in FebruaryBest month
February in Punta Arenas is chilly: average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C, around 45 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Punta Arenas in March
March in Punta Arenas is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C, around 58 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Punta Arenas in April
April in Punta Arenas is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C, around 60 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 84% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Punta Arenas in May
May in Punta Arenas is cold: average highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C, around 52 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 88% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Punta Arenas in June
June in Punta Arenas is cold: average highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C, around 49 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 89% humidity — about 25°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Punta Arenas in July
July in Punta Arenas is cold: average highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C, around 45 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 89% humidity — about 26°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Punta Arenas in August
August in Punta Arenas is cold: average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C, around 44 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 86% humidity — about 26°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Punta Arenas in September
September in Punta Arenas is cold: average highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C, around 35 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 23°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Punta Arenas?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Punta Arenas are Jan and Feb. The hottest month is February (average high 13°C) and the coldest is July (average low 1°C).
›What's the weather like in Punta Arenas in October, and what should I wear?
October in Punta Arenas is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C, around 38 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 20°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
›What's the weather like in Punta Arenas in November, and what should I wear?
November in Punta Arenas is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C, around 43 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 76% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
›When is the rainy season in Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas is wettest in April, with about 60 mm on average, and driest in September, with about 35 mm.
›How cold does Punta Arenas get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 4°C by day and 1°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: February; coldest: July.