Punta Arenas Weather in October

What's the weather like in Punta Arenas (Magallanes) in October 2024?

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.

Punta Arenas weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.4°C 50.6°F
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.

October temperatures in Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas average temperature in October

October rainfall

Punta Arenas average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Punta Arenas average rain in October

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.

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Punta Arenas weather stats

Punta Arenas weather statistics
Hottest month: January 14.4°C 57.9°F
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
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