Wager Island

Island Remote island in Aysén Region, southern Chile

Off Chile’s Aysén coast, Wager Island lies amid fjords and channels; expedition vessels and kayakers pass the island seeking remote coastal scenery and marine wildlife.

Wager Island is an island in the Aysén Region of southern Chile. It lies at -47.72065° N, -74.95699° E.

A remote island within the Patagonian archipelago and fjord region, with no large-scale visitor facilities documented.

A natural island feature of the Chilean fjords with no widely recorded built history at a national level.

The island is part of the complex coastal and island geography of Aysén in southern Chile, within the Patagonian fjord zone.

  • Coordinates: -47.72065° N, -74.95699° E
Wager Island
-47.7207, -74.9570

How to Get to Wager Island #

Access is by boat from coastal ports in Aysén or via expedition cruises that include remote islands. Weather and sea conditions dictate schedules; experienced local skippers are essential.

Best Time to Visit Wager Island #

Visit in the Southern Hemisphere summer for the most reliable access, though weather is always changeable in southern Chile.

Southern summer
December-March · 2-10°C (36-50°F)
Relatively milder weather for Patagonian exploration though still cold and changeable.
Southern winter
June-August · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Harsh weather; many services are limited.

Weather & Climate near Wager Island #

Climate

Wager Island's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (4268 mm/year), wettest in April, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
14°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (365 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°

Weather

365 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (365 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°

Weather

365 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (377 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°

Weather

377 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (384 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

384 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (374 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

374 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

June

June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (354 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

354 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (378 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

378 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

August

August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (301 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

301 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (307 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

307 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (355 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

355 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (347 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

347 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (361 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°

Weather

361 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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