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Outdoor activities Potential

78/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, February, December

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Avoid

April, May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

0°C – 11°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Carretera Austral?

The best time to visit Carretera Austral for hiking is January, February, December, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Carretera Austral

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
78Good
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°64
February
76Good
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°65
March
60Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
82
April
39Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
109
May
32Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
145
June
31Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
158
July
34Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
135
August
35Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
129
September
42Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
80
October
42Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
84
November
55Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
81
December
68Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°74

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Carretera Austral

When is the best time to visit Carretera Austral for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Carretera Austral for outdoor activities is typically in January, February, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Carretera Austral?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Carretera Austral, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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