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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Isla Magdalena National Park
Best visited in austral summer (December-February) for easier sea conditions and more predictable access.
Summer (peak accessibility)
Dec
-Feb · 8
-15°C (46
-59°F)
Longest daylight, calmer seas and the easiest time to land.
Shoulder seasons
Oct
-Nov, Mar
-Apr · 4
-12°C (39
-54°F)
Fewer visitors but more changeable weather; good for birding.
Weather & Climate near Isla Magdalena National Park
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 55
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 9° - 16° | 12° | 143 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.9h |
| February | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| March | Poor | 7° - 14° | 11° | 167 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.2h |
| April | Poor | 5° - 11° | 5° | 232 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 298 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 295 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| July | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 287 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| August | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 247 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| September | Poor | 3° - 9° | 2° | 202 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.6h |
| October | Poor | 4° - 11° | 5° | 150 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.2h |
| November | Poor | 6° - 13° | 7° | 172 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.6h |
| December | Poor | 8° - 15° | 11° | 190 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.3h |
Getting There & Around
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.