October weather forecastPunta Arenas, Chile

October

Weather in October

The favorable weather of October in Punta Arenas entices visitors, as the city basks in the full glory of spring. The landscapes, blanketed by the colorful spring flora, reflect the revival from the winter fatigue. Clearer skies coupled with pleasant temperatures offer some of the best weather to explore the city's countless offerings. The strengthening daylight hours and milder temperatures continue the thaw, and the landscapes radiate in lush vibrancy. October is truly a time of rejuvenation in Punta Arenas.

Temperature

The onset of October in Punta Arenas notes an average high-temperature of a cool 10.2°C (50.4°F), subtly shifted from September's 7.7°C (45.9°F). In Punta Arenas, October is marked by an average low-temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Punta Arenas, in October, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Punta Arenas, there are 153 rainfall days, and 395mm (15.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature in Punta Arenas is 6.7°C (44.1°F).
Note: Swimming in 6.7°C (44.1°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Punta Arenas is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 19:57. On the last day of October, in Punta Arenas, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 20:53 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Punta Arenas is 6.9h.

UV index

In Punta Arenas, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during October translates into the following guidance:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F) and a low-temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).

In Punta Arenas, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

In October, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout October, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Punta Arenas, Chile, in October, the average water temperature is 6.7°C (44.1°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The average day length in October in Punta Arenas, Chile, is 13h and 50min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 19:57. On the last day of the month, in Punta Arenas, Chile, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 20:53 -03.

In Punta Arenas, Chile, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.9h.

In Punta Arenas, Chile, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

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Nov

Average high temperature

7.7°C

10.2°C

12.2°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in October
Punta Arenas, Chile

Average high temperature in October: 10.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (14.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).

Average low temperature in October: 3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (6.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.1°C).

Average humidity in October
Punta Arenas, Chile

Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, November and December (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Punta Arenas, Chile

Average rainfall in October: 27.2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (41.7mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26.5mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Punta Arenas, Chile

Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and March (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Punta Arenas, Chile

Average sea temperature in October: 6.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (10.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (5.8°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Punta Arenas, Chile

Average daylight in October: 13h and 48min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine in October: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).