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Puerto Natales in October
Puerto Natales warms up: highs climb to 50°F (10°C), from 46°F in September, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain.
It scores 54/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What October feels like
Afternoons only reach about 50°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 37°F (3°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.2 in (82 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 80%.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (December – February).
- Comfort improves from 49/100 in September to 54/100.
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°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 October
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
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.
The Last Hope Distillery
Small distillery making gin and whisky with Patagonian botanicals.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 50°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 50°F.
Costanera of Puerto Natales
Waterfront walk along Última Esperanza Sound with the Monumento al Viento sculpture.
Afrigonia
Restaurant blending African and Patagonian flavors; lamb is the standout.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in October
- Torres del Paine in October~67 mi · highs 31°F, 5.2 in rain or snow · 10°C (19°F) cooler by day, wetter
- El Chaltén in October~166 mi · highs 45°F, 5.1 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 54/100 against a best of 64 in December – February. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Puerto Natales in October?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Natales in October?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.0 in (1168 mm).
What should I pack for Puerto Natales in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°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 October?
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