The climate in Punta Arenas during October can be summarized as cool and dry.
October is in the spring in Punta Arenas and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 10.4°C 50.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 2.7°C 36.8°F |
Average temperature | 6.5°C 43.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 26 mm 1 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 6.1°C 43°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 20.2kph 13 mph |
On average October is the driest month of the year in Punta Arenas with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Punta Arenas in October 2024.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | January | 14.4°C 57.9°F |
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Driest month: | October | 26mm 1ins |
Sunniest month: | September | 5.9hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 3.7°C 38.7°F |
Wettest month: | May | 45mm 1.8ins |