Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Punta Arenas, Chile in August
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
5°C
Rain
37mm
Sun
4h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
29
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Punta Arenas, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August5°C average high
August has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August37mm average rain
August is close to Punta Arenas' usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August4 hours average sun
August is below Punta Arenas' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August6°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August29 weather score
August sits close to Punta Arenas' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and August to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.