Punta Arenas Weather in August
Chile · 30-year monthly averages
🤔 Fair time to visit
August in Punta Arenas is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
Avg high
5°C
40°F
Avg low
1°C
34°F
Rainfall
38mm
dry
Rainy days
7
days with ≥1mm
☀️ About 119 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack
- warm coat
- sweaters and layers
- scarf
August vs the rest of the year
FAQ
- How hot is Punta Arenas in August?
- August in Punta Arenas is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
- Does it rain a lot in Punta Arenas in August?
- Punta Arenas sees around 38mm of precipitation in August on average — dry by global standards.
- Is August a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- August is a workable month to visit Punta Arenas, but expect some weather trade-offs.