March · Chile
Best time to visit Punta Arenas in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta Arenas in March
Average temperature 8°C, 47 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Punta Arenas scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 8°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 5 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.
March in Punta Arenas: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 8°C (46°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 47 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Punta Arenas — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Punta Arenas in March?
- In March, Punta Arenas averages 8°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- March earns a 6.6/10 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 March?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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