Best Time to Visit Puerto Natales for Backpacking – January Scores 77/100

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Backpacking Potential

77/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, December

Avoid

May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

2°C – 11°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Puerto Natales for backpacking is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Puerto Natales

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	77Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	15°	29	5.1	57%	dry
February	73Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	14°	43	5.4	59%	dry
March	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	13°	55	6.4	60%	shoulder
April	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	10°	48	8.9	62%	dry
May	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	7°	41	7.6	70%	dry
June	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	5°	36	7.2	70%	dry
July	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	5°	36	7.2	71%	dry
August	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	6°	49	6.1	70%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	8°	29	5.5	65%	dry
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	27	5	58%	dry
November	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	12°	24	4.1	57%	dry
December	70Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	14°	36	5.2	55%	dry