Madre de Dios Island

Island Remote subantarctic island in Chile's Magallanes region

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Madre de Dios Island
-50.1028, -75.2439

Best Time to Visit Madre de Dios Island #

Plan visits in the austral summer (December-February) when conditions are mildest and access is most reliable.

Austral summer (mildest, best access)
December-February · ~5-12°C
Warmest and least stormy months - better sea conditions and easier access to remote sites; long daylight hours are an advantage.
Shoulder seasons (cool, changeable)
March-May & September-November · ~0-8°C
Cool, often windy and changeable weather; some services and boat connections can be limited outside summer.
Austral winter (cold, limited access)
June-August · around -5-5°C
Colder, shorter days with frequent storms and possible ice - travel and boat access may be difficult or suspended.

Weather & Climate near Madre de Dios Island #

Climate

Madre de Dios Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 0°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (5951 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
12°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (582 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

582 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (511 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

511 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (592 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

592 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (486 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

486 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (435 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

435 mm
Rainfall
8.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

June

June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (337 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

337 mm
Rainfall
8.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (480 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

480 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

August

August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (458 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

458 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (368 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

368 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (554 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

554 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (559 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

559 mm
Rainfall
8.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (589 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

589 mm
Rainfall
8.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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