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Puerto Natales in September
Puerto Natales sees its driest month, with just 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain, highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows of 35°F (2°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 49/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (77 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What September feels like
It's cool, with highs near 46°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 35°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (77 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 77%.
Plan around September
September sits mid-table; the best months are December – February.
- Comfort improves from 40/100 in August to 49/100.
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so September falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for September
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Puerto Natales in September
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
The Last Hope Distillery
Small distillery making gin and whisky with Patagonian botanicals.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument
Huge cave where remains of a giant ground sloth were found, on the road to the park.
Museo Histórico Municipal
Small museum on the region's Indigenous, settler and ranching history.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 46°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.
Nearby in September
- Torres del Paine in September~67 mi · highs 28°F, 4.7 in rain or snow · 10°C (18°F) cooler by day, wetter
- El Chaltén in September~166 mi · highs 41°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (4°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
It's middling, scoring 49/100. The best months are December – February, at up to 64. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so September is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Puerto Natales in September?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Natales in September?
Some: about 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.0 in (1168 mm).
What should I pack for Puerto Natales in September?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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