Isla Magdalena National Park
National Park Coastal island national park in Aysén, Chile
Island national park in Aysén with rugged coastline, kelp forests and seabird colonies. Visitors take boat trips, watch wildlife and trek short coastal routes in the fjord landscape.
How to Get to Isla Magdalena National Park #
Access is by private boat or local charters from coastal towns such as Puerto Cisnes. There are no regular ferry schedules; visitors should arrange transport and check weather and tide conditions before attempting landings.
Tips for Visiting Isla Magdalena National Park #
- Arrange sea transport from Puerto Cisnes or nearby coastal towns in advance - daily scheduled services are rare.
- Bring waterproof clothing and layers; weather in Aysén can change rapidly.
- Watch for tide charts: several landing spots are only accessible at certain tides.
Best Time to Visit Isla Magdalena National Park #
Best visited in austral summer (December-February) for easier sea conditions and more predictable access.
Weather & Climate near Isla Magdalena National Park #
Isla Magdalena National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 0°C to 16°C. Heavy rainfall (2520 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (232 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (298 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (295 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (287 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (247 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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