Cuptana Island
Island Remote Aysén archipelago island in southern Chile
How to Get to Cuptana Island #
Access is by private or chartered boat from larger coastal hubs in Aysén (for example, Puerto Aysén or Puerto Chacabuco). Travel plans should be made with local guides or mariners familiar with fjord navigation and tide conditions.
Tips for Visiting Cuptana Island #
- Arrange travel through a regional operator-Aysén's fjords are best navigated with local knowledge.
- Expect steep, forested terrain and limited facilities; bring provisions if planning to camp or stay overnight.
- Watch tidal charts if landing on the island's shores; some beaches expose wide mudflats at low tide.
Best Time to Visit Cuptana Island #
Visit during the southern summer for best conditions; the Aysén fjord country is maritime and changeable year-round.
Weather & Climate near Cuptana Island #
Cuptana Island's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 16°C. Heavy rainfall (2715 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (246 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (308 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (314 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (313 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (265 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (214 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (207 mm).
