Punta Arenas in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Punta Arenas in august 2025
The weather in Punta Arenas in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather 104.4cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
26%
23%
8%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Partly Cloudy
35% of time
31%
20%
6%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
31%
22%
9%
Weather at 3am
40°F
27%
23%
19%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Punta Arenas in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Punta Arenas in august.
The climate of Punta Arenas in august is very bad
The weather in august in Punta Arenas is wet (with 2.4in of rainfall over 4 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in july there is an average of 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality august. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 43°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Punta Arenas is 41°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Punta Arenas in august with a maximum record of 52°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2020.
On average, in Punta Arenas, the days of august last 09:39. Sunrise is at 08:59 and sets at 18:38.
August: another location in Chile?
If you want to go to Chile in august, there are destinations with better weather than Punta Arenas:
In august, Iquique, Chañaral, Huasco, Taltal and Tocopilla have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Caldera, Easter island, Valparaiso, Arica, Elqui and Los Vilos have good weather.
Finally, Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert), Constitucion, Archipielago Juan Fernandez, Cobquecura and El Tatio have a tolerable climate, but better than Punta Arenas.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Punta Arenas in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 44°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 30km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 104.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.93km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:39 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Punta Arenas in august 2024:
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 40°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
36°F to 38°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in Chile in august
Cities near Punta Arenas:
| Porvenir in august | very bad weather |
| Cerro Sombrero in august | very bad weather |
| Puerto Natales in august | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in august | very bad weather |
| Cape Horn in august | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins in august | very bad weather |
| Caleta Yungay in august | very bad weather |
| Chile Chico in august | very bad weather |
| Puerto Aisen in august | very bad weather |
| Puerto Aguirre in august | very bad weather |
| Parc national Isla Magdalena in august | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Queulat in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Punta Arenas
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Punta Arenas in august:
Weather data for Punta Arenas for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Punta Arenas. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Punta Arenas can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Punta Arenas.