AI-generatedPorvenir at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jan · 15°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 9.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,840 h
- Rain a year
- 532 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 25 m
Climate in Porvenir
Porvenir has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 15 °C, while July is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year, Porvenir is moderately sunny; December is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Porvenir
The best time to visit Porvenir is from January to February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 9.6 °C. Rain is frequent from March to April and from November to December; the wettest month is January with 58 mm.
Porvenir through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Porvenir in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Porvenir in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Porvenir in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–13 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Porvenir in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Nov – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
06:3720:17
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:14–07:23 · evening 19:31–20:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:14 · evening 20:40–20:54
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Porvenir compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 10° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea warms from 6° to 7°. The days get 2.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 4° |
| Sea | 6° | 7° |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 14.7 h |
What is the weather like in Porvenir in October?
In October, Porvenir is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 39 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Porvenir.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 41 min06:37 – 20:17
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 36 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %29 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Porvenir
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Porvenir: score 58 against 40. In February, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in February. February has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 58better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 7° |
| Sea | 6.3° | 9.6° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.6 h |
| Rainy days | 11better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 48 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Porvenir month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
57January15° · Sea 9° · 7.1 h
In January, Porvenir is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 58 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Porvenir – and yet one of the best months here.
Porvenir in January58February14° · Sea 10° · 6.6 h
In February, Porvenir is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 48 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Porvenir – and yet one of the best months here.
Porvenir in February46March13° · Sea 9° · 5.1 h
In March, Porvenir is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Porvenir.
Porvenir in March27April10° · Sea 8° · 4.0 h
In April, Porvenir is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 56 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porvenir.
Porvenir in April17May7° · Sea 7° · 3.1 h
In May, Porvenir is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 40 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porvenir.
Porvenir in May18June5° · Sea 7° · 2.4 h
In June, Porvenir is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 35 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porvenir.
Porvenir in June18July5° · Sea 6° · 2.8 h
In July, Porvenir is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 35 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porvenir.
Porvenir in July20August6° · Sea 6° · 3.9 h
In August, Porvenir is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 38 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porvenir.
Porvenir in August26September8° · Sea 6° · 4.7 h
In September, Porvenir is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 31 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porvenir.
Porvenir in September40October11° · Sea 6° · 6.3 h
In October, Porvenir is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 39 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Porvenir.
Porvenir in October48November13° · Sea 7° · 7.1 h
In November, Porvenir is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 46 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Porvenir.
Porvenir in November52December14° · Sea 8° · 7.5 h
In December, Porvenir is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 54 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Porvenir.
Porvenir in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Porvenir
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (0°), the warmest in January (7°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 57 | 15° | 7° | 9.3° | 7.1 h | 15 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 14° | 7° | 9.6° | 6.6 h | 13 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 46 | 13° | 6° | 9.1° | 5.1 h | 12 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 10° | 4° | 8.2° | 4.0 h | 13 | 56 |
| MayMay | 17 | 7° | 2° | 7.3° | 3.1 h | 10 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 18 | 5° | 0° | 6.6° | 2.4 h | 10 | 35 |
| JulyJul | 18 | 5° | 0° | 6.2° | 2.8 h | 10 | 35 |
| AugustAug | 20 | 6° | 0° | 5.8° | 3.9 h | 10 | 38 |
| SeptemberSep | 26 | 8° | 2° | 5.9° | 4.7 h | 9 | 31 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 11° | 3° | 6.3° | 6.3 h | 11 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 48 | 13° | 5° | 7.3° | 7.1 h | 14 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 14° | 6° | 8.4° | 7.5 h | 16 | 54 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Porvenir
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 6.0 – 6.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Porvenir ranges from 5.8 °C in August to 9.6 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From May to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 9.1 and 10.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.3° | 8.8° | 9.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.6° | 9.1° | 10.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.1° | 8.6° | 9.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.2° | 7.8° | 8.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.3° | 7.0° | 7.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.6° | 6.2° | 7.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 6.2° | 5.7° | 6.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 5.8° | 5.4° | 6.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 5.9° | 5.5° | 6.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 6.3° | 6.0° | 6.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.3° | 6.7° | 8.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.4° | 7.8° | 8.9° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Porvenir
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 13.7 hours of daylight in Porvenir, 46 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Porvenir: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Porvenir has about 11 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Porvenir
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Porvenir
How breezy and how cloudy Porvenir is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Porvenir typically peaks at 36 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Porvenir: mostly cloudy, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Porvenir
Snow is possible in Porvenir, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Porvenir.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Porvenir
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Porvenir in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Porvenir has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 55) and its weakest during May half-term (score 17).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 17
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 19
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 16 h 35 min
- Distance
- 13,340 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Chile
- Currency
- Chilean Peso (CLP)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, L · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +56
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Porvenir vs Punta Arenas
In October the holiday weather in Porvenir and Punta Arenas is about equally good (score 40 vs 39). During the day it is about as warm in Punta Arenas as in Porvenir. The sea is about equally warm. Punta Arenas gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Porvenir | Punta Arenas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 6° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 14 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Chile in October: the best places
In October, Porvenir ranks 20 of 25 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Porvenir
When is the best time to visit Porvenir?
The best time to visit Porvenir is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Porvenir?
The sea temperature in Porvenir ranges from 5.8 °C in August to 9.6 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Porvenir in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 6.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Porvenir?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 15 °C and nights around 7 °C. July is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Porvenir?
Rain is frequent from March to April and from November to December; the wettest month is January with 58 mm. The driest month is September with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Porvenir get?
Porvenir gets around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 7.5 hours a day; in June there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Porvenir in?
Porvenir is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Porvenir?
A nonstop flight from London to Porvenir takes about 16 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 13,340 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Porvenir?
Porvenir has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 55) and its weakest during May half-term (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 17, summer holidays 19, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 55.