March · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Varas in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Varas in March
Average temperature 13°C, 39 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Puerto Varas scores 8.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Varas faces Lake Llanquihue, with the Osorno volcano and German-settler houses in view.
March holds up well in Puerto Varas — 6th best month
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 39 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Puerto Varas — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Varas in March?
- In March, Puerto Varas averages 13°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Puerto Varas?
- March earns a 8.4/10 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 Varas in March?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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