Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Punta Arenas, Chile in March
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°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
March12°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March49mm average rain
March 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
March5.1 hours average sun
March sits close to Punta Arenas' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March9°C average sea
March is one of Punta Arenas' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
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
March30 weather score
March 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.