Patagonia
Granite towers, ice fields, and wind that has come a very long way to reach you. Nothing here is on a human scale.
The best time to visit Patagonia is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 13°C (56°F). Local time there is 06:09 (UTC-3).
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The year at a glance
January · high 13°C · rain 52mm · 16.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Punta Arenas, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C56°F | 52mm2.0in | 16.4h16.4h | in the recommended window |
| February | 14°C56°F | 47mm1.9in | 14.6h14.6h | in the recommended window |
| March | 11°C53°F | 74mm2.9in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| April | 9°C48°F | 67mm2.6in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| May | 7°C44°F | 61mm2.4in | 8.6h8.6h | |
| June | 4°C40°F | 45mm1.8in | 7.6h7.6h | |
| July | 3°C37°F | 47mm1.9in | 8.0h8.0h | |
| August | 5°C41°F | 48mm1.9in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| September | 7°C44°F | 30mm1.2in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| October | 9°C48°F | 44mm1.7in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| November | 12°C53°F | 55mm2.2in | 15.9h15.9h | |
| December | 13°C55°F | 59mm2.3in | 16.9h16.9h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Patagonia?
The best time to visit Patagonia is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 13°C (56°F).
How warm does Patagonia get?
Typical daytime highs in Patagonia are Mar–May 9°C (48°F), Jun–Aug 4°C (39°F), Sep–Nov 9°C (48°F), Dec–Feb 13°C (56°F).
Is Patagonia expensive?
On the ground, Patagonia is steep.
What sort of trip is Patagonia good for?
Patagonia is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, ski and snow holidays.
How rainy is Patagonia?
The wettest month in Patagonia is March at 74mm (2.9in), the driest September at 30mm (1.2in), with a monthly average of 52mm (2.1in).
What plug do I need for Patagonia?
Patagonia uses type C, L sockets at 220 V.
