Madre de Dios Archipelago
Islands Archipelago in southern Chile, Magallanes Region
A chain of channels and islands in Chilean Patagonia’s Magallanes Region, the Madre de Dios Archipelago features fjords, granite islands and wildlife, most often visited on expedition cruises or guided kayak trips.
How to Get to Madre de Dios Archipelago #
Access is by private boat or regional charter from Punta Arenas or other Magallanes ports. Some scientific and eco-tour operators include the archipelago in multi-day itineraries through the Patagonian channels; independent access is dependent on local weather and sea conditions.
Tips for Visiting Madre de Dios Archipelago #
- Travels in the archipelago require local knowledge-book boat charters through Chilean fjord operators familiar with tides and channels.
- Bring layered waterproof clothing; weather in the Magallanes canals changes rapidly and fog is common.
- If attempting bird- or marine-watching, coordinate with local naturalists-many species are best observed from zodiac boats at specific times of day.
Best Time to Visit Madre de Dios Archipelago #
The Madre de Dios Archipelago is most accessible in the austral summer when private charters and research cruises operate in the region's fjords and channels.
Weather & Climate near Madre de Dios Archipelago #
Madre de Dios Archipelago'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 13°C. Heavy rainfall (6225 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (609 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (529 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (620 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (507 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (455 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (345 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (502 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (482 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (384 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (586 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (587 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (619 mm) and breezy conditions.
