Aracena Island
Island Island in Chile's Magallanes Region, near fjords
How to Get to Aracena Island #
Access requires chartered boat from larger towns in Magallanes (such as Punta Arenas); voyages are subject to weather and require experienced local skippers.
Tips for Visiting Aracena Island #
- Weather in the Magallanes region is cold and changeable; prepare for wind and sudden rain.
- Islands in the area are reached by local boat operators-check schedules and landing permissions.
- Combine with regional boat trips to see marine mammals and remote landscapes of Tierra del Fuego and Magellan Straits.
Best Time to Visit Aracena Island #
Summer is the most accessible season for boat access and exploration; plan trips with experienced local skippers.
Weather & Climate near Aracena Island #
Aracena Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -1°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1251 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (122 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and breezy conditions.
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