February · Chile
Best time to visit Punta Arenas in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta Arenas in February
Average temperature 10°C, 63 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Punta Arenas scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Punta Arenas is the Strait of Magellan city for penguin colonies, king crab, and Antarctica flight connections. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
February in Punta Arenas — reliably good (4th best month)
February averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 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 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Punta Arenas in February?
- In February, Punta Arenas averages 10°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- February earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Punta Arenas in February?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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