July · Chile
Best time to visit Punta Arenas in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta Arenas in July
Average temperature 2°C, 36 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
3.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Punta Arenas scores 3.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 36 mm of rain, and roughly 0 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.
July in Punta Arenas — the hardest end of the year
July averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Expect 36 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.8 daylight hours.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Punta Arenas in July?
- In July, Punta Arenas averages 2°C, 36 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- July earns a 3.9/10 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 July?
- Expect about 36 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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