Puerto Montt Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Puerto Montt Essentials

Puerto Montt serves as the primary gateway to Chilean Patagonia and the starting point of the Carretera Austral. This selection highlights the city's maritime heritage at the Angelmó seafood market and artisanal fair, alongside historical landmarks like the larch-wood Cathedral and the Jesuit Church. Natural sites include the ancient Fitzroya forests of Alerce Andino National Park and the turquoise waters of Lake Chapo. Cultural venues like the Diego Rivera Art House and panoramic viewpoints over the Reloncaví Sound complete the regional overview.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February

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Typical weather in January

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 9°–24°
12° at night
12 rainy days
16 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great

19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 9°–25°
12° at night
10 rainy days
14 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Good

17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 8°–22°
11° at night
14 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Fair

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 6°–19°
9° at night
16 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
12°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 4°–16°
8° at night
18 rainy days
4 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in June

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes 2°–13°
6° at night
21 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in July

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes 1°–13°
5° at night
20 rainy days
4 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in August

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 1°–14°
5° at night
21 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in September

Poor

12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 2°–16°
6° at night
18 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–18°
7° at night
18 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 6°–20°
9° at night
16 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
13°C · too cold to swim
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Good

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 7°–22°
10° at night
14 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Chilean Peso CLP $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 133
Electricity: Type C / Type L
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +56

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Puerto Montt

Featured Lists

Puerto Montt Essentials

Puerto Montt — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

Puerto Montt – Plan Your Days

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