Monthly climate guide
Punta Arenas weather in August
Expect cold weather in Punta Arenas in August: afternoons reach about 5°C (41°F), while nights drop to around 1°C (34°F). Around 40 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 2°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- August is among Punta Arenas's three coolest months.
- Punta Arenas is usually about 2°C warmer than Puerto Natales, 190 km away, in August.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- Seasonally, August counts as late winter in Punta Arenas — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Avg high
5°C
41°F
Avg low
1°C
34°F
Rainfall
40 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
86%
relative
Sky
76%
cloud · often cloudy
Punta Arenas weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 45°F | 51 mm | 76% | 84% |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 45°F | 44 mm | 77% | 81% |
| March | 12°C / 53°F | 7°C / 44°F | 56 mm | 80% | 82% |
| April | 9°C / 48°F | 5°C / 40°F | 53 mm | 84% | 77% |
| May | 7°C / 44°F | 3°C / 38°F | 56 mm | 89% | 76% |
| June | 5°C / 40°F | 2°C / 35°F | 48 mm | 89% | 74% |
| July | 4°C / 39°F | 1°C / 34°F | 47 mm | 89% | 77% |
| August | 5°C / 41°F | 1°C / 34°F | 40 mm | 86% | 76% |
| September | 7°C / 44°F | 2°C / 36°F | 31 mm | 82% | 77% |
| October | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 38°F | 33 mm | 78% | 79% |
| November | 11°C / 51°F | 5°C / 41°F | 41 mm | 76% | 84% |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 6°C / 43°F | 51 mm | 76% | 83% |
What to pack for August
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is August a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Punta Arenas →Other Chile cities in August
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Punta Arenas in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
August is cool in Punta Arenas, with highs around 5°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Punta Arenas in August?
Average highs are about 5°C (41°F) and average lows about 1°C (34°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Punta Arenas in August?
Punta Arenas typically gets around 40 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Punta Arenas (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.