October 18 is generally a great time to visit Puerto Natales. While there is a slight chance of rain (35%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 10°C weather. You'll enjoy Puerto Natales with reasonable crowd levels and competitive accommodation options.
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Essential Travel Info for Puerto Natales
Currency
CLP
$ Chilean peso
Language
Spanish
Driving
Right side
Safety
High Safety
GPI: 1.84
Puerto Natales Weather Forecast for October 18
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 10.3°C. 35% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Puerto Natales in October
Based on historical data for October 18, Puerto Natales typically experiences temperatures between 3.2°C and 10.3°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves along with other layers to stay comfortable. With a 35% chance of rain, keeping a raincoat or umbrella handy is a smart move.
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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Puerto Natales
Smart Suitcase
- Heavy Coat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Umbrella
Average High
10.3°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
3.2°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
8.1°C
❄️ Slightly colder
Snow Chance
35%
Avg 3.1mm if it snows
Snowfall
0.2 cm
~35% chance
Pressure
1005.3 hPa
High volatility
Puerto Natales Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
✓ This date historically delivers consistent weather 75% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
Type I-II
🔴 30 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 45 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 75 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
5.9°C
Dry air
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
😐 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Chile
Flight Traffic
Moderate
50/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~3
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Puerto Natales
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
06:41
☀️ Noon
13:36
🌇 Sunset
20:31
⏱️ Daylight
13h 50m
Wind Speed
23.8 km/h
Moderate wind
Sunshine
9.2 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
74%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Puerto Natales
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
⛅ Good
Tourist Crowds
🟡 Busy
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Mild discomfort possible for arthritic conditions.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Puerto Natales on October 18 averages 10.3°C with a 35% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 57/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Puerto Natales Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Puerto Natales Worth Visiting on October 18?
Planning a trip to Puerto Natales on October 18? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 10.3°C with a 35% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 3 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 7 vaccinations are recommended for Chile, including COVID-19.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest October 18 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 15.2°C in 2022, while the coldest dropped to -2.9°C in 2018.