If you plan to visit Punta Arenas in October, 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 23 rainy days in the month and around 71 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.
+18°C
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Punta Arenas has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Punta Arenas in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Punta Arenas for October 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 October averages around +10°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +5°C to +10°C.
Is Punta Arenas warm or cold in October?
Punta Arenas is typically cool in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +4°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Punta Arenas:
Climate in Punta Arenas in October
Punta Arenas weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+7°C
+9°C
+11°C
Min. temperature
-4°C
-4°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+15°C
+18°C
+21°C
Rainfall
50 mm
71 mm
81 mm
Wind
5 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
76%
73%
72%
Air pressure
1005 HPa
1002 HPa
1000 HPa
Sunny days
2
1
1
Cloudy days
8
6
5
Rainy days
18
23
24
Snowy days
1
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +9°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 71 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 5 m/s to 6 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in September to 1 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Punta Arenas in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 12 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 decreasing during October, going from 9 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Punta Arenas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 68 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October 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 October in Punta Arenas?
This is the weather in Punta Arenas in October 2024:
1 October
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+5°C
2 October
🌧️
+9°C
3 October
☁️
+11°C
4 October
🌧️
+11°C
5 October
🌧️
+9°C
6 October
☀️
+9°C
7 October
🌧️
+5°C
8 October
🌧️
+5°C
9 October
🌧️
+6°C
10 October
☁️
+7°C
11 October
☁️
+8°C
12 October
☁️
+12°C
13 October
☀️
+11°C
14 October
☁️
+10°C
15 October
☀️
+10°C
16 October
☁️
+11°C
17 October
☁️
+11°C
18 October
☁️
+13°C
19 October
🌧️
+13°C
20 October
☀️
+12°C
21 October
☁️
+9°C
22 October
☁️
+12°C
23 October
☀️
+14°C
24 October
☀️
+13°C
25 October
🌧️
+11°C
26 October
☁️
+8°C
27 October
🌧️
+9°C
28 October
☀️
+5°C
29 October
☀️
+8°C
30 October
☀️
+7°C
31 October
☁️
+10°C
In October 2024 Punta Arenas had 9 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 23 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Punta Arenas climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Punta Arenas in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
It’s always a good time to visit Punta Arenas, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Punta Arenas in October?
Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Punta Arenas rainy in October?
Punta Arenas is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Punta Arenas in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Punta Arenas in October, 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.
