October · Chile
Best time to visit Punta Arenas in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta Arenas in October
Average temperature 7°C, 31 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Punta Arenas scores 7.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 7°C, 31 mm of rain, and roughly 11 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.
October holds up well in Punta Arenas — 5th best month
October averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 daylight hours.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 5th 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? January scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Punta Arenas in October?
- In October, Punta Arenas averages 7°C, 31 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- October earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Punta Arenas in October?
- Expect about 31 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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