If you plan to visit Punta Arenas in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 21 rainy days in the month and around 82 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Punta Arenas has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Punta Arenas in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Punta Arenas for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +17°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +6°C.
Is Punta Arenas warm or cold in April?
Punta Arenas is typically cool in April.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +12°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +5°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Punta Arenas:
Climate in Punta Arenas in April
Punta Arenas weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+12°C
+9°C
+7°C
Min. temperature
0°C
-4°C
-9°C
Max. temperature
+23°C
+22°C
+16°C
Rainfall
82 mm
82 mm
59 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
75%
79%
83%
Air pressure
1002 HPa
1002 HPa
1003 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
2
Cloudy days
7
7
10
Rainy days
23
21
18
Snowy days
0
0
1
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting colder in April. From +12°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C.The rainfall amount in April stays the same as in the previous month with a 82 mm of total precipitation.Humidity rises from 75% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 5 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Punta Arenas in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Punta Arenas is gradually increasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Punta Arenas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 60% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 105 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Punta Arenas, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Punta Arenas wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 47 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Punta Arenas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Punta Arenas?
This is the weather in Punta Arenas in April 2024:
1 April
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+11°C
2 April
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+15°C
3 April
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+17°C
4 April
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+12°C
5 April
☀️
+12°C
6 April
☁️
+10°C
7 April
🌧️
+7°C
8 April
🌧️
+10°C
9 April
☀️
+5°C
10 April
☁️
+8°C
11 April
☀️
+8°C
12 April
☀️
+6°C
13 April
☀️
+7°C
14 April
☁️
+8°C
15 April
☁️
+8°C
16 April
🌧️
+7°C
17 April
🌧️
+7°C
18 April
🌧️
+10°C
19 April
☁️
+12°C
20 April
☀️
+11°C
21 April
☁️
+8°C
22 April
🌧️
+11°C
23 April
☀️
+10°C
24 April
🌧️
+7°C
25 April
☀️
+9°C
26 April
🌧️
+9°C
27 April
🌧️
+8°C
28 April
🌧️
+5°C
29 April
🌧️
+6°C
30 April
☁️
+6°C
In April 2024 Punta Arenas had 9 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 20 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Punta Arenas climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Punta Arenas in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+8°C) and the highest in 2021 (+11°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 574 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 1001 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Punta Arenas in April:
Is April a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
It’s always a good time to visit Punta Arenas, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Punta Arenas in April?
Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Punta Arenas rainy in April?
Punta Arenas is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Punta Arenas in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Punta Arenas in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Punta Arenas, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
