Punta Arenas weather in March

March in Punta Arenas: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Punta Arenas · #600 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Punta Arenas climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 16 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Punta Arenas in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- March in Punta Arenas: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Punta Arenas on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta Arenas in March?
- In March, Punta Arenas averages a daily high of 11.1°C and a low of 6.2°C, with about 99.9 mm of rain over roughly 17.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta Arenas in March?
- Punta Arenas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 16 in March.