Punta Arenas weather in August
August in Punta Arenas: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Punta Arenas · #813 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Punta Arenas climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 5°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Rainfall | 72 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Snowfall | 18.3 cm / 7.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Punta Arenas in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- August in Punta Arenas: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Punta Arenas on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta Arenas in August?
- In August, Punta Arenas averages a daily high of 4.5°C and a low of 0.6°C, with about 72.2 mm of rain over roughly 16.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta Arenas in August?
- Punta Arenas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in August.
- Does it snow in Punta Arenas in August?
- Punta Arenas sees roughly 18.3 cm of snowfall in August.