When to go · Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas in November
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (austral summer)). Across Chile: Patagonia season starts properly; fewer crowds than Dec–Feb.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Chile overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (austral summer)). Across Chile: Patagonia season starts properly; fewer crowds than Dec–Feb.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in November
- Punta ArenasHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Patagonia, Chile · Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Carretera Australbest weather
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: Patagonia season starts properly; fewer crowds than Dec–Feb.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Punta Arenas, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Nov: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 8 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 0
November: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (austral summer)). Across Chile: Patagonia season starts properly; fewer crowds than Dec–Feb.
January: Inside Punta Arenas's best window: Dec–Mar (austral summer).
Punta Arenas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings