If you plan to visit Punta Arenas in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +12°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 23 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
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+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Punta Arenas has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Punta Arenas in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Punta Arenas for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +10°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +10°C.
Is Punta Arenas warm or cold in March?
Punta Arenas is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +7°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Punta Arenas:
Climate in Punta Arenas in March
Punta Arenas weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+13°C
+12°C
+9°C
Min. temperature
-1°C
0°C
-4°C
Max. temperature
+28°C
+23°C
+22°C
Rainfall
71 mm
82 mm
82 mm
Wind
6 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
73%
75%
79%
Air pressure
1002 HPa
1002 HPa
1002 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
5
7
7
Rainy days
22
23
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting colder in March. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 71 mm to 82 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 75%.Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 6 m/s to 5 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Punta Arenas in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 15 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.
The average wind speed in Punta Arenas is gradually decreasing during March, going from 11 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Punta Arenas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 122 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March 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.
How was the weather last March in Punta Arenas?
This is the weather in Punta Arenas in March 2024:
1 March
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+9°C
2 March
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+13°C
3 March
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+9°C
4 March
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+9°C
5 March
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+9°C
6 March
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+14°C
7 March
🌧️
+13°C
8 March
☁️
+11°C
9 March
☁️
+11°C
10 March
🌧️
+12°C
11 March
☀️
+13°C
12 March
🌧️
+12°C
13 March
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+10°C
14 March
🌧️
+8°C
15 March
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+14°C
16 March
🌧️
+9°C
17 March
🌧️
+10°C
18 March
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+11°C
19 March
🌧️
+9°C
20 March
🌧️
+12°C
21 March
☁️
+12°C
22 March
🌧️
+12°C
23 March
☁️
+10°C
24 March
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+11°C
25 March
🌧️
+11°C
26 March
🌧️
+9°C
27 March
🌧️
+7°C
28 March
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+6°C
29 March
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+6°C
30 March
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+9°C
31 March
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+10°C
In March 2024 Punta Arenas had 4 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 20 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Punta Arenas climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Punta Arenas in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
It’s always a good time to visit Punta Arenas, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Punta Arenas in March?
March has mild temperatures in Punta Arenas. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Punta Arenas rainy in March?
Punta Arenas is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Punta Arenas in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Punta Arenas in March, 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.
