When to go · Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (austral summer)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 13°C55°F / 1°C34°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Chile overall
Verdict
GoodChile month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (austral summer)). Across Chile: Spring; Patagonia opens (shoulder); good Atacama weather.
Weather in October
- Punta ArenasHighs around 13 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 55 °F, lows around 34 °F, rain on about 9 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