Ramírez Island

Island Remote Chilean island in Magallanes near Antarctic waters

Off southern Chile’s Magallanes coast, Ramírez Island appears on expedition itineraries for seabird colonies, marine mammal sightings and the exposed Patagonian shoreline.

Best Time to Visit Ramírez Island #

Best visited in the austral summer (December-February) when temperatures are highest and access is generally easier.

Summer (austral summer)

December-February · 5-12 °C

The warmest and most favorable period for visiting remote southern islands - still cool and often windy.

Shoulder seasons

October-November, March-April · 2-8 °C

Cool with variable weather; accessibility can improve but conditions remain changeable.

Winter

June-August · -2-6 °C

Cold, often windy and wet with limited daylight and more challenging travel conditions.

Weather & Climate near Ramírez Island #

Climate

Ramírez Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -1°C to 11°C. Heavy rainfall (3218 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

11°

Warmest Month

-1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (286 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

Weather

286 mm

Rainfall

9.7 m/s

Wind

Breezy

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (287 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

4° – 11°

Weather

287 mm

Rainfall

9.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (312 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 10°

Weather

312 mm

Rainfall

9.4 m/s

Wind

Breezy

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (281 mm) and windy conditions.

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

Weather

281 mm

Rainfall

10.0 m/s

Wind

Windy

May

May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (228 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

1° – 5°

Weather

228 mm

Rainfall

9.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

June

June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

0° – 4°

Weather

195 mm

Rainfall

9.6 m/s

Wind

Breezy

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (274 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-1° – 3°

Weather

274 mm

Rainfall

9.3 m/s

Wind

Breezy

August

August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (248 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 4°

Weather

248 mm

Rainfall

9.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

September

September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (228 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

Weather

228 mm

Rainfall

9.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (271 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

Weather

271 mm

Rainfall

9.6 m/s

Wind

Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (301 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

Weather

301 mm

Rainfall

9.7 m/s

Wind

Breezy

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (307 mm) and windy conditions.

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 10°

Weather

307 mm

Rainfall

10.0 m/s

Wind

Windy

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