When to go · Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (long daylight, trekking season)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C57°F / −2°C28°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Chile overall
Verdict
GoodChile month rating
Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (long daylight, trekking season)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.
Weather in October
- Puerto NatalesHighs around 14 °C, lows around -2 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 57 °F, lows around 28 °F, rain on about 11 days
- Patagonia, Chile · Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Carretera Australfine
Nov–Mar long days and full services; very strong winds in summer; many services shut Jun–Aug.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- Medium
- Prices · Chile overall
- Medium
Chile overall: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast