Punta Arenas vs Santiago in March

Santiago is the better pick in March — 88 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santiago is hot, dry, poor air quality, while Punta Arenas is cold, rainy, clean air.

Punta Arenas vs Santiago — March climate, side by side

🇨🇱 Punta Arenas🇨🇱 Santiago
Comfort score71/100 (B)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high8°C29°C
Avg high / low13° / 6°29° / 11°
Rainfall88 mm3 mm
Rainy days181
Humidity75%53%
Air quality (AQI)16102

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Punta Arenas vs Santiago in March — FAQ

Is March better in Punta Arenas or Santiago?
Santiago is the better pick in March — 88 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santiago is hot, dry, poor air quality, while Punta Arenas is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Punta Arenas vs Santiago in March?
In March, Punta Arenas averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Santiago averages 29°C high / 11°C low with about 3 mm.