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
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.
Weather & Climate near Wager Island #
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.
January
January is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (365 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (365 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (377 mm).
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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.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (374 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (354 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (378 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (301 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (307 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (355 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (347 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (361 mm) and breezy conditions.