Cerro Macá
Mountain Remote glacier-covered stratovolcano in southern Chile
Off Chile’s Aysén coast, Cerro Macá is a glaciated stratovolcano rising above fjords; small expeditions and boat tours approach its snowfields and observe volcanic cones and glaciers.
How to Get to Cerro Macá #
Access is by water and road from coastal towns such as Puerto Cisnes or by charter from larger towns in Aysén. Boat charters are the usual method to reach the fjords around Cerro Macá; due to weather dependence, trips should be arranged with experienced local operators.
Tips for Visiting Cerro Macá #
- Charter a boat from Puerto Cisnes or use local guide services; ice and glacier calving make unaccompanied approaches dangerous.
- If photographing, aim for early morning when fiords hold glassy reflections - the weather changes fast after midday.
- Bring crampons and glacier experience if attempting higher ridgelines; guided climbs are serious mountaineering undertakings.
Best Time to Visit Cerro Macá #
Summer months (Southern Hemisphere December-February) provide the most reliable access.
Weather & Climate near Cerro Macá #
Cerro Macá's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -8°C to 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1607 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and windy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (187 mm) and windy conditions.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and windy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and breezy conditions.
