Punta Arenas weather in October
October in Punta Arenas: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Punta Arenas · #559 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Punta Arenas climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 9°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Rainfall | 79 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 34 km/h / 21 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.5 cm / 2.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Punta Arenas in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- October in Punta Arenas: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Punta Arenas on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta Arenas in October?
- In October, Punta Arenas averages a daily high of 8.6°C and a low of 3.6°C, with about 78.7 mm of rain over roughly 17.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta Arenas in October?
- Punta Arenas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in October.
- Does it snow in Punta Arenas in October?
- Punta Arenas sees roughly 6.5 cm of snowfall in October.