When to go · Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (long daylight, trekking season)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Chile overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (long daylight, trekking season)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Puerto Natales's best window: Nov–Mar (long daylight, trekking season).
- DecemberGreatInside Puerto Natales's best window: Nov–Mar (long daylight, trekking season).
- JanuaryGreatInside Puerto Natales's best window: Nov–Mar (long daylight, trekking season).
- FebruaryGreatInside Puerto Natales's best window: Nov–Mar (long daylight, trekking season).
Weather in April
- Puerto NatalesHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 12 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Puerto Natales, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12
Jan: 12
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (long daylight, trekking season)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.
January: Inside Puerto Natales's best window: Nov–Mar (long daylight, trekking season).
Puerto Natales: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast