When to go · Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (austral summer)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C54°F / 2°C36°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Low
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Chile overall
Verdict
GoodChile month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (austral summer)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.
Weather in April
- Punta ArenasHighs around 12 °C, lows around 2 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 54 °F, lows around 36 °F, rain on about 13 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
- Low
- Prices · Chile overall
- Medium
Chile overall: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast