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Puerto Natales in March
Puerto Natales edges cooler than February, with highs of 54°F (12°C), lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain.
It scores 57/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (110 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 54°F (12°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (6°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.3 in (110 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (December – February).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, January – March.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in February to 57/100.
- March sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 54°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Puerto Natales in March
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Afrigonia
Restaurant blending African and Patagonian flavors; lamb is the standout.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 54°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 54°F.
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.
Cervecería Baguales
Local craft brewpub on the plaza with burgers and house beers.
Nearby in March
- Torres del Paine in March~67 mi · highs 35°F, 6.5 in rain or snow · 10°C (19°F) cooler by day, wetter
- El Chaltén in March~166 mi · highs 49°F, 6.1 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 57/100 against a best of 64 in December – February. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain. March is inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
How cold is Puerto Natales in March?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Natales in March?
Some: about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.0 in (1168 mm).
What should I pack for Puerto Natales in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Puerto Natales
Routes in season in March
- Patagonia Peaks Nov – Mar
Planning Puerto Natales in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.