Punta Arenas weather in March

Punta Arenas, Chile
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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 high11°C / 52°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low6°C / 43°F
Rainfall100 mm / 3.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days18 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine7.3 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind31 km/h / 19 mph
Snowfall0.9 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.

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