October weather forecast
Punta Arenas, Chile

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.