March · Chile
Best time to visit Chaitén in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chaitén in March
Average temperature 9°C, 57 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Chaitén scores 7.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 9°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chaitén rebuilt after a 2008 eruption-ferry gateway to Pumalín parks and northern Patagonia fjords. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
March in Chaitén — reliably good (6th best month)
March averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chaitén in March?
- In March, Chaitén averages 9°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Chaitén?
- March earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chaitén in March?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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