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Puerto Natales in July
This is the coldest month in Puerto Natales: highs average 39°F (4°C) and lows 31°F (-1°C), with about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 40/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 00 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What July feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 39°F (4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 31°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (85 mm).
Only about 8 h 00 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are December – February.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by August, lows rise to 32°F.
- Comfort holds steady from June (38 → 40/100).
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Puerto Natales in July
With highs near 39°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
The Last Hope Distillery
Small distillery making gin and whisky with Patagonian botanicals.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Museo Histórico Municipal
Small museum on the region's Indigenous, settler and ranching history.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Afrigonia
Restaurant blending African and Patagonian flavors; lamb is the standout.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Cervecería Baguales
Local craft brewpub on the plaza with burgers and house beers.
Costanera of Puerto Natales
Waterfront walk along Última Esperanza Sound with the Monumento al Viento sculpture.
Nearby in July
- Torres del Paine in July~67 mi · highs 22°F, 5.1 in rain or snow · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, wetter
- El Chaltén in July~166 mi · highs 35°F, 5.1 in rain or snow · 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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 40/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are December – February. Expect highs of 39°F (4°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so July is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Puerto Natales in July?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Natales in July?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.0 in (1168 mm).
What should I pack for Puerto Natales in July?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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