Climate - Puerto Montt (Chile)

The climate of Puerto Montt is oceanic, with quite mild winters and cool summers. The rains are frequent all year round, but especially in autumn and winter, from April to September.
At night it can get cold even in summer. Fog can form all year round.
Snow in Puerto Montt is very rare, however, occasionally a snowfall can occur, as happened in August 1995 and August 2020.
The city is located in southern Chile, in the Los Lagos region, in the southernmost part of the Chilean Central Valley, at 41 degrees south latitude. We are in an area where the coast is indented and widens into bays and inlets. Although the Pacific coast lies 70 km (43 mi) to the west, Puerto Montt faces south on the coast of the Reloncaví Sound, a bay that then widens into the Gulf of Ancud, which separates the island of Chiloé from the mainland.
North of the city is Lake Llanquihue, the second largest in Chile after Lake General Carrera.
To the east are the Andes, with volcanoes and lakes, and with the limit of perennial snow at about 1,500 meters (4,900 feet). On the border with Argentina we find Mount Tronador, the highest peak in the area with its 3,491 meters (11,453 feet).

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 7.0 °C (44.6 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1615 millimeters (63.6 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 70 mm (2.8 in) in the driest month (February) to 220 mm (8.7 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 10.5 °C (10.5 °F) in August to 15 °C (15 °F) in January, February. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 1585 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Puerto Montt - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, in January 2019, it dropped to 0.8 °C (33.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, in January 2013, it reached 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F).

In February, the average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, in February 2003, it dropped to 1.1 °C (34 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, in February 2019, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (58.5 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8 °C (46.4 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, in March 2002, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, in March 1998, it reached 29.1 °C (84.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 150 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 83%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.4 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, in April 2001, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, in April 1998, it reached 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 19 days.
On average, there are 110 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 88%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (29 °F). However, in May 2007, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, in May 2017, it reached 21.2 °C (70.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 22 days.
On average, there are 70 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2 hours per day.
The average humidity is 90%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53.5 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 7.7 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.5 °F) and a maximum of 11.2 °C (52.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, in June 1996, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, in June 1994, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 22 days.
On average, there are 55 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2 hours per day.
The average humidity is 91%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 7.0 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) and a maximum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, in July 1991, it dropped to -5.8 °C (21.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in July 1996, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 22 days.
On average, there are 70 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2 hours per day.
The average humidity is 90%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (51.5 °F).

In August, the average temperature is of 7.7 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 3.7 °C (38.6 °F) and a maximum of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, in August 2010, it dropped to -5.1 °C (22.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, in August 1992, it reached 20 °C (68 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 22 days.
On average, there are 95 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3 hours per day.
The average humidity is 87%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.3 °F) and a maximum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, in September 2000, it dropped to -3.1 °C (26.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, in September 2012, it reached 23.7 °C (74.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 20 days.
On average, there are 125 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 84%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (51.5 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) and a maximum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, in October 1994, it dropped to -2.3 °C (27.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, in October 1995, it reached 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 19 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 12.0 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 17 °C (62.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, in November 2009, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in November 1994, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.3 °C (47 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, in December 2010, it dropped to -0.3 °C (31.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, in December 1996, it reached 30.1 °C (86.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F).