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Punta Arenas Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Friday at 13° · coldest night Wednesday at 7°

The short of it: Punta Arenas weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 12 °C (53 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 6 °C (42 °F). Today’s high 13 °C (55 °F), low 9 °C (47 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.9 mm (0.04 in). Warnings in force: strong wind. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 07:15 local time.

PUNTA ARENAS, Sunday. — Punta Arenas may look for light rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 13° before sinking to 9° by night. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 13°. A strong wind drives in from the NW at 38 km/h, gusting to 37 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 13°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at 7°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 4°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Punta Arenas brings highs near 13°, lows of 4° and about 40 mm of rain over the month. January is the warmest month here at 15°, July the coldest at -1°, and March the wettest with 62 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from June to July. The best months to ride in are February and November.

The sun is up 15 h 21 min today, and the days are lengthening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast12°5°27 km/h–
8 AMOvercast12°6°22 km/h–
9 AMLight rain12°6°25 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMLight rain12°5°29 km/h0.1 mm
11 AMOvercast12°4°31 km/h–
12 PMOvercast12°4°34 km/h–
1 PMOvercast12°3°37 km/h–
2 PMOvercast12°3°38 km/h–
3 PMOvercast12°3°40 km/h–
4 PMLight rain12°2°41 km/h0.1 mm
5 PMPartly cloudy12°3°39 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy13°3°41 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear13°3°39 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear12°3°36 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear12°4°31 km/h–
10 PMOvercast12°5°28 km/h–
11 PMLight rain11°5°25 km/h0.1 mm
12 AMLight rain11°6°19 km/h0.2 mm
1 AMLight rain11°6°16 km/h0.3 mm
2 AMPartly cloudy10°5°19 km/h–
3 AMOvercast10°5°18 km/h–
4 AMOvercast10°5°17 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy10°6°12 km/h–
6 AMOvercast10°8°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light rain, high 13°, low 9°, 0.7 mm of rain, gusts to 63 km/h. Sun up 5:47 AM, down 9:08 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Almanac · Punta Arenas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Punta Arenas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus October
2° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Jun–Jul
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 54 min
Average wind
31 km/h
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Much like October: highs about 13°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Punta Arenas in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Punta Arenas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°7°47 mm31 km/h16 h 24 min✦✦✦
February15°6°42 mm28 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
March13°5°62 mm27 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
April10°3°60 mm25 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦
May7°1°54 mm23 km/h8 h 37 min✦✦
June5°-1°58 mm23 km/h7 h 34 min✦✦
July5°-1°46 mm22 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦
August6°0°45 mm23 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦✦
September8°1°43 mm24 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
October11°3°35 mm28 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
November13°4°40 mm31 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
December14°6°56 mm31 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Punta Arenas

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Punta Arenas today?

Right now it is 12 °C (53 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 6 °C (42 °F). Today’s high is 13 °C (55 °F) and tonight’s low 9 °C (47 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.9 mm (0.04 in) expected.

Will it rain in Punta Arenas this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Punta Arenas?

Yes: strong wind. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Punta Arenas?

January, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average -1 °C (31 °F). The wettest month is March (62 mm (2.4 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Punta Arenas?

February and November. February brings highs near 15 °C (58 °F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain; November highs near 13 °C (55 °F) and 40 mm (1.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Punta Arenas?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from June to July. Nights average below freezing in Jun–Aug.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PorvenirRegion of Magallanes39 km ESE13°5°37 mm
Puerto NatalesRegion of Magallanes193 km NW14°4°21 mm
28 de NoviembreSanta Cruz197 km NNW14°2°26 mm
Río GallegosSanta Cruz205 km NE17°5°20 mm
Yacimientos Río TurbioSanta Cruz205 km NNW14°2°27 mm
Río TurbioSanta Cruz205 km NNW14°2°27 mm
Río GrandeTierra del Fuego223 km ESE13°4°28 mm
UshuaiaTierra del Fuego250 km SE12°5°37 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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