The weather in April in Punta Arenas

It's cold in April in Punta Arenas with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 6°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Punta Arenas, Chile. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 19°C in 2020, Punta Arenas reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 11°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Punta Arenas is 10°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In April, there is an average of 33 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,5 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in April for Punta Arenas

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Punta Arenas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

April weather comparison

  Punta Arenas New York
Average temperature 9°C 17°C
Max. temperature 12°C 22°C
Min. temperature 1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 33 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 7 days 11 days
Total snowfall 1,5 cm 0,4 cm
Snowy days 1 day 1 day

Start of April

The month of April starts in Punta Arenas with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps stay steady at around 10°C, with nights around 5°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Punta Arenas is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in April in Punta Arenas, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in April in Punta Arenas

Temperature in April in Punta Arenas over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Punta Arenas, Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in April in Punta Arenas

Total precipitation in April in Punta Arenas over the years

Daily Snowfall in April in Punta Arenas

Snowfall in April in Punta Arenas per year

Daily UV index in April in Punta Arenas

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Punta Arenas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in April in Punta Arenas

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Average weather in Punta Arenas by month

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