Patagonia month by month

The best time to visit Patagonia

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Patagonia is March · February · November: 14° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	17° / 6°	High	$$$	Great
February	17° / 6°	High	$$$	Ideal
March	14° / 4°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
April	10° / 2°	Low	$	Fair
May	7° / 0°	Low	$	Quiet
June	4° / -3°	Low	$	Avoid
July	3° / -4°	Low	$	Avoid
August	5° / -3°	Low	$	Avoid
September	8° / -1°	Low	$	Quiet
October	12° / 1°	Low	$	Fair
November	15° / 3°	Moderate	$$	Great
December	16° / 5°	High	$$$	Great

Best months March February November December

Months to avoid June July August

The year in Patagonia

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Patagonia.

Spring Great

Sep–Nov · highs around 12°C · Lengthening days, season ramping up fast

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Summer Ideal

Dec–Feb · highs around 17°C · Warm and windy, best trekking conditions

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

Autumn Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 10°C · Calmer winds, autumn colors beginning

Mar ·Apr ·May

Winter Avoid

Jun–Aug · highs around 4°C · Deep winter, short days, trails snowbound

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

February ·March

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

May ·September

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

May ·September

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

November ·December ·January

Practical basics

Region: South America
Local currency: CLP
Hemisphere: Southern (summer in Dec–Feb)
Yearly range: -4° – 17°
Strongest months: March, February, November
Good for: nature · adventure · wildlife

Events in Patagonia

Nov–Dec–Jan–Feb Magellanic Penguin Season — Thousands of penguins nest at colonies near the Strait of Magellan.
Sep Fiestas Patrias — Rodeos, folk dancing and asados mark Chile's independence celebrations.
Nov–Dec–Jan–Feb–Mar W & O Circuit Trekking Season — Multi-day treks through Torres del Paine run at full capacity.

Every month in Patagonia

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Patagonia in January 17° · $$$ Great Patagonia in February 17° · $$$ Ideal Patagonia in March 14° · $$ Ideal Patagonia in April 10° · $ Fair Patagonia in May 7° · $ Quiet Patagonia in June 4° · $ Avoid Patagonia in July 3° · $ Avoid Patagonia in August 5° · $ Avoid Patagonia in September 8° · $ Quiet Patagonia in October 12° · $ Fair Patagonia in November 15° · $$ Great Patagonia in December 16° · $$$ Great

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Patagonia?

What is the cheapest time to visit Patagonia?

May — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 69%.

When should you avoid Patagonia?

June, July, August.

What is the weather like in Patagonia?

Average highs sit around 17°C with lows near -4°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Patagonia