March · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Natales in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Natales in March
Average temperature 5°C, 66 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Puerto Natales scores 5.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 5°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Natales is the windy gateway to Torres del Paine-last supplies, fjord light, and trek staging in Chilean Patagonia. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
March in Puerto Natales — middling scores, decent value
March averages 5°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 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? January scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Natales in March?
- In March, Puerto Natales averages 5°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
- March earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Natales in March?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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