Punta Arenas is a major port city located in the southernmost region of Chile. It is the capital of the Magallanes Region, and is located on the Strait of Magellan, a major waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The city has a population of over 130,000 people and is a major hub for transportation and commerce in the region.
Punta Arenas is located on the southern tip of the continent, and is known for its extreme weather, with temperatures ranging from below freezing in the winter months to over 30°C in the summer. The city is surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and the Strait of Magellan, which makes it a popular tourist destination.
The city has a rich history, as it was founded in 1848 by Chilean settlers who were looking for a new way to access the Pacific Ocean. The city grew rapidly and became an important trading post and port for the region. During the 19th century, Punta Arenas was a major destination for whalers, and later for the Chilean navy.
In the 20th century, Punta Arenas became a major hub for Antarctic exploration. In the 1950s, the Chilean government built a military base in the city, and it remains an important base for the Chilean navy.
Today, Punta Arenas is a major center for tourism and commerce in the region, and is known for its unique culture and history. The city is home to a number of museums, galleries, and monuments, and is a popular destination for travelers looking to explore the region.
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Punta Arenas in Chile experiences a cool, temperate climate all year round. The summer season, from December to February, is mild and humid with temperatures ranging from 8 to 17 degrees Celsius. Spring, from September to November, is cool and windy with temperatures ranging from 5 to 12 degrees Celsius. Autumn, from March to May, is cool and dry with temperatures ranging from 5 to 14 degrees Celsius. Winter, from June to August, is cold and dry with temperatures ranging from 0 to 8 degrees Celsius. Overall, Punta Arenas has a mild, temperate climate throughout all four seasons with temperatures rarely dropping below 0 degrees Celsius.
Our weather forecast for Punta Arenas helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Dec. 8th 2024 Dec. 8th 2024 | max: 11.5 °C min: 3.9 °C |
20.2 m/s 38.2 m/s |
88.8 % 24.1 m |
57.0 % 1,011 hPa |
05:12:11 22:00:12 |
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Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 | max: 11.7 °C min: 3.2 °C |
27.0 m/s 38.5 m/s |
95.6 % 24.1 m |
60.4 % 1,008 hPa |
05:11:53 22:01:22 |
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Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 | max: 12.2 °C min: 2.4 °C |
12.6 m/s 17.3 m/s |
83.9 % 24.1 m |
56.3 % 1,012 hPa |
05:11:38 22:02:29 |
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Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 | max: 12.6 °C min: 3.3 °C |
28.1 m/s 64.1 m/s |
91.5 % 24.1 m |
65.3 % 1,011 hPa |
05:11:27 22:03:33 |
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Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 | max: 14.3 °C min: 7.2 °C |
28.4 m/s 64.8 m/s |
79.7 % 24.1 m |
68.6 % 1,007 hPa |
05:11:20 22:04:34 |
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Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 | max: 15.3 °C min: 6.1 °C |
14.8 m/s 40.0 m/s |
56.0 % 24.1 m |
59.5 % 1,017 hPa |
05:11:17 22:05:31 |
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Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 | max: 18.9 °C min: 5.5 °C |
8.6 m/s 10.8 m/s |
78.6 % 24.1 m |
56.2 % 1,017 hPa |
05:11:17 22:06:26 |
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Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 | max: 20.1 °C min: 6.7 °C |
12.6 m/s 22.7 m/s |
73.4 % 24.1 m |
58.2 % 1,009 hPa |
05:11:22 22:07:16 |
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Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 | max: 14.2 °C min: 6.7 °C |
23.8 m/s 31.6 m/s |
62.6 % 24.1 m |
61.8 % 1,011 hPa |
05:11:30 22:08:04 |
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Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 | max: 12.9 °C min: 5.6 °C |
27.0 m/s 47.2 m/s |
70.1 % 24.1 m |
62.6 % 1,017 hPa |
05:11:42 22:08:48 |
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Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 | max: 15.7 °C min: 6.1 °C |
14.8 m/s 38.9 m/s |
83.9 % 24.1 m |
60.5 % 1,015 hPa |
05:11:59 22:09:28 |
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Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 | max: 18.4 °C min: 8 °C |
19.8 m/s 29.9 m/s |
92.8 % 24.1 m |
58.5 % 1,011 hPa |
05:12:19 22:10:04 |
Would you like to travel to Punta Arenas on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Punta Arenas.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Dec. 23rd 2024 Monday, 23rd of Dec. 2024 | Sapphire Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 24th 2024 Tuesday, 24th of Dec. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Dec. 27th 2024 Friday, 27th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Star | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 31st 2024 Tuesday, 31st of Dec. 2024 | MS Oosterdam | 10:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 2nd 2025 Thursday, 2nd of Jan. 2025 | MS Marina | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 9th 2025 Thursday, 9th of Jan. 2025 | Sapphire Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 10th 2025 Friday, 10th of Jan. 2025 | Norwegian Star | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Jan. 2025 | Costa Deliziosa | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Jan. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 06:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 24th 2025 Friday, 24th of Jan. 2025 | Norwegian Star | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 26th 2025 Sunday, 26th of Jan. 2025 | Sapphire Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 31st 2025 Friday, 31st of Jan. 2025 | MS Artania | 12:00 pm | 07:00 pm | |
Jan. 31st 2025 Friday, 31st of Jan. 2025 | Vasco da Gama | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Feb. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Feb. 2025 | Seven Seas Splendor | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
Feb. 7th 2025 Friday, 7th of Feb. 2025 | Norwegian Star | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Feb. 2025 | Azamara Journey | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 10th 2025 Monday, 10th of Feb. 2025 | Azamara Journey | 12:00 am | 08:00 am | |
Feb. 10th 2025 Monday, 10th of Feb. 2025 | Seven Seas Mariner | 11:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Feb. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Feb. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 10:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 | Sapphire Princess | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Feb. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Feb. 2025 | Queen Victoria | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Feb. 2025 | Seven Seas Splendor | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Feb. 2025 | Norwegian Star | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 25th 2025 Tuesday, 25th of Feb. 2025 | MS Marina | 12:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 25th 2025 Tuesday, 25th of Feb. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 06:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Feb. 2025 | MS Marina | 12:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Feb. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Feb. 2025 | MS Volendam | 06:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Feb. 2025 | Sapphire Princess | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Feb. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Feb. 2025 | MS Amera | 01:00 pm | 07:00 pm | |
Mar. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Mar. 2025 | Seabourn Pursuit | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Mar. 2025 | MS Marina | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Mar. 14th 2025 Friday, 14th of Mar. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Mar. 2025 | Sapphire Princess | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Dec. 10th 2025 Wednesday, 10th of Dec. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 06:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 12th 2025 Friday, 12th of Dec. 2025 | Norwegian Star | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 15th 2025 Monday, 15th of Dec. 2025 | Celebrity Equinox | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 17th 2025 Wednesday, 17th of Dec. 2025 | HANSEATIC inspiration | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 26th 2025 Friday, 26th of Dec. 2025 | Norwegian Star | 10:30 am | 06:30 pm | |
Dec. 29th 2025 Monday, 29th of Dec. 2025 | Celebrity Equinox | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Dec. 29th 2025 Monday, 29th of Dec. 2025 | MS Marina | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 2nd 2026 Friday, 2nd of Jan. 2026 | Seven Seas Splendor | 04:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 3rd 2026 Saturday, 3rd of Jan. 2026 | MS Oosterdam | 10:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 3rd 2026 Saturday, 3rd of Jan. 2026 | Seven Seas Splendor | 12:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 9th 2026 Friday, 9th of Jan. 2026 | Norwegian Star | 10:30 am | 06:30 pm | |
Jan. 15th 2026 Thursday, 15th of Jan. 2026 | MS Oosterdam | 06:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 23rd 2026 Friday, 23rd of Jan. 2026 | Norwegian Star | 10:30 am | 06:30 pm | |
Jan. 25th 2026 Sunday, 25th of Jan. 2026 | Seven Seas Splendor | 11:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jan. 25th 2026 Sunday, 25th of Jan. 2026 | Silver Whisper | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Feb. 4th 2026 Wednesday, 4th of Feb. 2026 | P&O Aurora | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 5th 2026 Thursday, 5th of Feb. 2026 | MS Volendam | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm |
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