Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Puerto Natales in April
Puerto Natales cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 54°F in March, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain.
It scores 49/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (110 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 39°F (4°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.3 in (110 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (December – February).
- Comfort slips from 57/100 in March to 49/100.
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Puerto Natales in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Afrigonia
Restaurant blending African and Patagonian flavors; lamb is the standout.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 49°F.
The Last Hope Distillery
Small distillery making gin and whisky with Patagonian botanicals.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Museo Histórico Municipal
Small museum on the region's Indigenous, settler and ranching history.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Costanera of Puerto Natales
Waterfront walk along Última Esperanza Sound with the Monumento al Viento sculpture.
Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers boat trip
Full-day boat trip up the fjord to two glaciers in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Oct–Apr.
Nearby in April
- Torres del Paine in April~67 mi · highs 31°F, 6.4 in rain or snow · 10°C (17°F) cooler by day, wetter
- El Chaltén in April~166 mi · highs 46°F, 6.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~400 m to Puerto Natales's ~28 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Puerto Natales in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 49/100 against a best of 64 in December – February. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Puerto Natales in April?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Natales in April?
Some: about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.0 in (1168 mm).
What should I pack for Puerto Natales in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Puerto Natales in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.