If you plan to visit Punta Arenas in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +5°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 55 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+14°C
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Punta Arenas has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Punta Arenas in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Punta Arenas for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +7°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +4°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +5°C.
Is Punta Arenas warm or cold in August?
Punta Arenas is typically cool in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
August is one of the coolest months in Punta Arenas, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Punta Arenas in August
Punta Arenas weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+4°C
+5°C
+7°C
Min. temperature
-10°C
-7°C
-4°C
Max. temperature
+11°C
+14°C
+15°C
Rainfall
49 mm
55 mm
50 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
83%
81%
76%
Air pressure
1004 HPa
1003 HPa
1005 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
2
Cloudy days
10
9
8
Rainy days
13
15
18
Snowy days
5
4
1
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +5°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 49 mm to 55 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 5 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in July to 2 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Punta Arenas in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 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 August, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Punta Arenas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 66 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 August in Punta Arenas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in August, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 12 mm.
August is one of the snowiest months in Punta Arenas.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last August in Punta Arenas?
This is the weather in Punta Arenas in August 2024:
1 August
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+4°C
2 August
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+4°C
3 August
🌧️
+5°C
4 August
☁️
+3°C
5 August
🌧️
+5°C
6 August
☁️
+3°C
7 August
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+4°C
8 August
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+3°C
9 August
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+6°C
10 August
☁️
+5°C
11 August
☀️
+4°C
12 August
☁️
+4°C
13 August
☁️
+5°C
14 August
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+4°C
15 August
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+3°C
16 August
☁️
+5°C
17 August
☀️
+4°C
18 August
🌧️
+4°C
19 August
☁️
+4°C
20 August
☁️
+5°C
21 August
☁️
+3°C
22 August
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+4°C
23 August
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+3°C
24 August
🌧️
+5°C
25 August
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+3°C
26 August
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+7°C
27 August
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+6°C
28 August
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+6°C
29 August
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+6°C
30 August
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+5°C
31 August
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+5°C
In August 2024 Punta Arenas had 5 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +4°C, with an absolute maximum of +7°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Punta Arenas climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Punta Arenas in August 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 August:
Is August a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
It’s always a good time to visit Punta Arenas, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Punta Arenas in August?
Not really, August is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Punta Arenas rainy in August?
Punta Arenas is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Punta Arenas in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Punta Arenas in August, 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.
