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Puerto Natales in February
Puerto Natales's warmest month brings highs averaging 57°F (14°C), lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain.
At 64/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (98 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What February feels like
Highs near 57°F (14°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (98 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 80%.
Plan around February
February is one of Puerto Natales's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, January – March.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by March, the score drops to 57/100.
- Comfort improves from 60/100 in January to 64/100.
- February sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
What to pack for February
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°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 February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
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.
Cerro Dorotea
Hike through lenga forest to a ridge overlooking the town and fjords.
Why now February scores 64/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
The Last Hope Distillery
Small distillery making gin and whisky with Patagonian botanicals.
Museo Histórico Municipal
Small museum on the region's Indigenous, settler and ranching history.
Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument
Huge cave where remains of a giant ground sloth were found, on the road to the park.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in February
- Torres del Paine in February~67 mi · highs 38°F, 5.7 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, wetter
- El Chaltén in February~166 mi · highs 52°F, 4.9 in rain · 3°C (5°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 64/100. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. February is inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
How cold is Puerto Natales in February?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Natales in February?
Some: about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.0 in (1168 mm).
What should I pack for Puerto Natales in February?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°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).
More on Puerto Natales
Routes in season in February
- Patagonia Peaks Nov – Mar
Planning Puerto Natales in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.