Punta Arenas
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Punta Arenas month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Punta Arenas are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 13–14°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 14°C), July the coldest (average low 1°C), and April the wettest (about 78 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.6 | 7.7 | 65 | 10.5 |
| February | 13.7 | 7.7 | 67 | 9.0 |
| March | 11.7 | 6.3 | 76 | 7.6 |
| April | 9.1 | 4.4 | 78 | 6.0 |
| May | 6.8 | 2.9 | 62 | 4.8 |
| June | 4.6 | 1.0 | 52 | 3.9 |
| July | 4.1 | 0.6 | 58 | 4.3 |
| August | 5.3 | 1.2 | 59 | 5.7 |
| September | 7.2 | 2.3 | 41 | 7.4 |
| October | 9.1 | 3.9 | 60 | 9.1 |
| November | 11.3 | 5.4 | 73 | 10.7 |
| December | 12.5 | 6.7 | 77 | 10.7 |
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01 · OverviewPunta Arenas, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Punta Arenas took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Punta Arenas
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Punta Arenas
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Punta Arenas
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Punta Arenas
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Punta Arenas
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Punta Arenas
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01 · Q&AWhere is Punta Arenas located and what are its coordinates?
Punta Arenas is situated in Chile at geographic coordinates -53.1628, -70.9092, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas has a recorded population of approximately 117,430 and observes the America/Punta_Arenas time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Punta Arenas?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Punta Arenas include ES-CL, with CLP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Punta Arenas?
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