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The Seasons of Chilean Patagonia



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Patagonia Weather:

In the Southern Hemisphere the seasons, weather and climate are reversed from those in the Northern Hemisphere. While we are experiencing winter in the United States and Europe, in Patagonia , Chile it is summer.

Real time Satellite imagery of Patagonia: http://www.meteochile.gob.cl/zonasur/inicio.php

The Futaleufu River Valley lies in the rain-shadow transition zone between the wetter Pacific coastal area and the drier steppe of Argentina. It is known for its unique micro-climate enjoying some of the best weather in Patagonia. This region is significantly drier than Puerto Montt, Chaitén and Torres de Paine! Consult the tables below to determine the best time to kayak, raft, fly fish, trek, hike, horseback ride, mountain bike, or sea kayak.


Real time Futaleufu weather cam: http://www.aipchile.gob.cl/camara_ubicacion/show/designador/SCFT  


Real time pilot forecast direct from Chaiten weather service:
http://www.meteochile.gob.cl/zonasur/inicio.php


Torres del Paine / FitzRoy: The weather in Torres del Paine and Cerro FitzRoy can be colder, wetter and less predictable than in the Futaleufu Valley. The wind is always prevalent, even in the high summer season and can exceed 50 miles/hour (80 kms/hour). Rain, sleet and snow are always a possibility, especially in the early and late shoulder seasons. The average temperature in the high summer season averages around 12ºC (50ºF). There is an old saying about the unpredictable weather in this region of Patagonia: "If you don't like the weather in Torres del Paine or FitzRoy, wait a minute."


When to visit Patagonia?

Since the seasons, climate and weather of the Southern Hemisphere are reversed from those in the Northern Hemisphere the following table will help you plan your trip:

Northern Hemisphere / Southern Hemisphere
November is equivalent to our May.
December is equivalent to our June.
January is equivalent to our July.
February is equivalent to our August.
March is equivalent to our September.
April is equivalent to our October.

To get a better idea of the yearly preciptation patterns in Patagonia visit the following page: Patagonia precipitation patterns.


Day-to-Day Weather - Patagonia Climate Variations

The Patagonia Summer offers warm, sunny days and cool nights - not unlike the climate of British Columbia. Patagonia days are long (18 hours), the sun rises at about 6:00 a.m. and sets near 10:00 p.m (22:00).

The Futaleufu River Valley: Typically temperatures in the Futaleufu River Valley are in the 70s and 80s ºF ( 21/27 ºC) during the day, dropping to about 50ºF (10ºC) at night. Higher elevations will be experience a slightly cooler climate, and rare frosts have been know to occur at night, even during the summer. November and December trips take place in the Patagonia Spring and April trips are in the Autumn. During these seasons daytime temperatures are usually in the 70s ºF, and drop to the 40s ºF and 50s ºF at night.

Torres del Paine / FitzRoy: The weather in Torres del Paine and FitzRoy National Parks is about 10ºF cooler than the Futaleufu River Valley. Expect maximum daytime temperatures of 75ºF and minimums of 35ºF (24 ºC / 2 ºC) in the region. Temperatues, as well as Patagonia weather in general can be very unpredictable in the Torres del Paine and FitzRoy areas.




What is the best time to go?

Sports Activity / Patagonia Season
Fly Fishing: November to May
Sea Kayaking: November to April
Horseback Riding: December to April
Trekking / Hiking: November to April
Whitewater Kayaking: December to April
Whitewater Rafting: November to April
Mountain Biking: November to May
Canyoning: December to March
Bird Watching: December to March
Sight Seeing: October to May
Photography: November to April
Skiing and Snowboarding: June to September.


Regional Weather - Patagonia Forecasts

The Futaleufu River Valley:The Futaleufu river valley lies deep in the Andes mountains, in an isolated area of Northern Patagonia, roughly between Puerto Montt, Chile, and Esquel, Argentina. Because the village of Futaleufu does not have a weather station, the climate and weather in Futaleufu must be approximated by looking at these two forecasts. The town of Futaleufu is situated in a unique rain-shadow micro-climate that makes it much drier than Puerto Montt but somewhat wetter than Esquel. Because it is raining in Puerto Montt does not mean it will be raining higher up in the Andes mountains. You never know until you arrive; however, the forecasts below will give you a general idea of the weather and climate conditions in our region of Patagonia and in the rest of Chile. See Map: Patagonia Chile

Real time Futaleufu weather cam: http://www.aipchile.gob.cl/camara_ubicacion/show/designador/SCFT

Torres del Paine / FitzRoy: Patagonia weather in Torres del Paine and FitzRoy can be estimated from Punta Arenas and Perito Moreno or alternatively Puerto Natales and El Calafate. Belo are some quick links to the Patagonia weather in these areas of Chile and Argentina.



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2011 - 2012 Featured Trips
Honeymoon Ranchito Rafting the Futaleufu in 4 Days Learn to Kayak week in Patagonia
Expediciones Chile invites you to spend your honeymoon in the best kept secret of Patagonia, a magical place where hundreds of glacial lakes are connected by thousands of kilometers of pristine rivers...
This trip for dedicated whitewater enthusiasts. Raft the entire Futaleufu River in just four days! This trip is designed for those who don't have the time for a full week long Chile rafting vacation but still want to experience all the Futaleufu River...
Our beginner kayaking classes are designed for both whitewater kayaking and sea kayaking, although the emphasis will be on moving whitewater kayak instruction. We offer several courses at the paddling school that vary in intensity...
Threatened Rivers of Patagonia Safari Horseback on the Cowboy Trails of Patagonia Andes to the Ocean Expedition
The ultimate international kayak safari trip. This trip starts out in Puerto Montt, Chile and travels through Chile's famous Lakes District and over the Andes Mountains to Argentina. We will hit the Rio Fuy, Rio San Pedro, Rio Manso...
This Patagonia "Route of the Cowboys" is a 6 day trail trip back in time that few people will ever have a chance to experience. It is sure to be a life changing cultural journey. We will visit small remote working ranches, outpost... A life changing experience - as it has been described by some. We have what Magellan couldn't find, an all water route across the Andes to an active and recently exploded volcano on the coast...




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Patagonia Adventure Travel in Chile. Rafting in Chile & Argentina Rafting .
Torres del Paine and FitzRoy trekking.

Traveling in Chile & Patagonia
Information on traveling in Patagonia Chile. Secrets of Patagonia Tour on our website.

Rafting in Chile
Whitewater rafting in Chile. Rafting from our weatherproof Futaleufu lodge and our whitewater eco camp.
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Information about the weather in Patagonia Climate in Chile & Argentina. Weather forecasts.
Sea Kayaking in Chile
Go Sea Kayaking in Chile from the Andes to the Ocean on Lago Yelcho. Fjords, hotsprings, extinct volcanos, temperate rainforest.

Raft Guide School Thinking about a rafting guide job on the Futaleufu? Check out our whitewater guide school & swiftwater rescue training course.

Fly Fishing in Chile
Go fly fishing in Chile from our ranch or lodge in Chilean Patagonia. Fly fishing trips on Lago Yelcho.
EcoTours in Chile
Custom ecotours in Chile of the Futaleufu valley that include bird watching and nature treks.

Kayak School
Learn the eskimo kayak roll at our kayak school. Receive world class kayak instruction from our paddling school.

University of Futaleufu
Checkout our large group, instructional and corporate team building programs offered every tear..
Futaleufu Information
Information About the Futaleufu River in Patagonia Chile. Futaleufu guidebook of river sections.
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Patagonia Horseback Riding
Patagonia horseback riding vacations and holidays with with genuine Huasos & Corralero Horses.

Honeymoon Cabin
Our CondorNest Ranchito is the perfect honeymoon cabin located beneath the Tres Monjas towers.
Snow Skiing in Chile Snow skiing in Chile in the spectacular Andes Mountains during the summer months. Office Internship Jobs  
Office internships and employment opportunities in rafting, kayaking and fly fishing & adventure travel offfice.
Canyoning Vacations
Chile canyoning and rappelling vacations.
Chilean Culture Immersion
Experience genuine Chilean Cultural Immersion on our adventure travel horseback riding and trekking vacations.
Kayak Chile Whitewater
Kayak in the spectacular Patagonia
Andes. Kayak Chile whitewater from our spectacular kayak eco camp.
Patagonia Mountain Biking
Experience a genuine Chile Mountain Biking tour through Chilean Patagonia and Argentina.
Rafting en el Río Futaleufú
con las mejores aguas blancas de clase mundial (5,4,3,). Kayak de mar, mountain biking, cabalgatas, sit-on-top kayaking cayoning, caminatas, pesca con mosca y mucho más aventuras podrás encontrar en el corazón de la patagonia Chilena, y desde el comfort de nuestro nativo y caluroso Hotel. Rafting en lel Río Futaleufú en Español.


Expediciones Chile has running adventure travel trips in Patagonia since 1985. Try rafting Chile on the Futaleufu river. Trekking Patagonia in Torres del Paine, Cerro FitRoy and Las Glaciares National Parks. Sea kayaking Patagonia from the Andes to the Ocean or take lessons at a world class paddling school. Kayak Futaleufu whitewater from our kayak eco camp. Mountain biking in Patagonia wilderness. Earn a swiftwater rescue certification on the Futaleufu river. Fly fishing Chile and Argentina on the famous Lago Yelcho. Snow Skiing in Chile & Argentina. Eco tours and yoga travel vacations. Information about weather Patagonia, Patagonia travel and maps of Chile on our website
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