Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
39°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Puerto Natales
Chile · South America
Puerto Natales is most comfortable in local summer and early local autumn. Local summers are cool and local winters are cold. Precipitation is frequent in most months. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
29°F to 57°F
Rain
15 days/mo
Sunshine
7.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Several days with snow or mixed precipitation.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.1 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 34° and nights feel near 28°.
FreezingVery coldColdNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
26%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 41°F, easing to about 38°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning36°F
Rain27%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday40°F
Rain28%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon41°F
Rain28%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening38°F
Rain26%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 13, 2026
Data & methodology