When to go to Islands and fjords of southern Patagonia

Tailor-made holidays

Flexible, custom-made holidays to Latin America created to match your exact requirements: our tailor-made itineraries are as unique as the clients for whom they are designed.

Design my Trip

December - February

These are the peak summer months, with the clearest and warmest weather conditions. Strong, pervasive winds blow across the remote wilderness, and you may spot a humpback whale breaching the surface of the ocean. Conditions are ideal for kayaking in hidden lakes and trekking through the evergreen forests of the islands.

14°C Average max daytime temperature

6°C Average min nighttime temperature

9 days per season rainfall

humidity

Humpback Whale

March - May

This is a shoulder season with fewer visitors, so you’ll enjoy sweeping views of autumnal foliage and turquoise lakes uninterrupted by crowds. Temperatures begin to drop and rainfall, bursts of snow and brilliant sunshine are all possible. Spot thriving colonies of magellanic, king and gentoo penguins on Tierra del Fuego.

10°C Average max daytime temperature

4°C Average min nighttime temperature

9 days per season rainfall

humidity

magellanic Penguins

June - August

Conditions are perfect for skiing as there is heavy snowfall in the south. Expect freezing temperatures and frequent rain, though the fierce winds of summer will usually have quietened down.

4°C Average max daytime temperature

0°C Average min nighttime temperature

10 days per season rainfall

humidity

CHI_TierraDelFuego_AinsworthBay_Australis_supplier (2)

September - November

With the arrival of spring, it is possible to visit the gentoo, king and magellanic penguins of Tierra del Fuego. The landscapes bud and bloom and temperatures begin to warm up. Fewer visitors during this season mean you’ll experience the shadowy fjords and dense forests in utter peace.

9°C Average max daytime temperature

3°C Average min nighttime temperature

7 days per season rainfall

humidity

CHI_PuntaArenas_iStock_000000543186_freewithcredit

Papagaio

Your edit for Latin American inspiration

Our exciting range of articles on Latin America explore everything from iconic destinations and lesser-known cultural gems to delicious traditional recipes. You’ll also find exclusive travel tips, first-hand client reviews and the chance to get your personal questions answered by our travel experts.

View Extraordinary Inspiration
ANT_KingPenguinAndNursery_SylviaAndMartinJones_freewithcredit

Wildlife and Nature

Antarctica wildlife: what to see, when and where
Learn more
BRA_RioDeJaneiro_iStock39883566_freewithcredit

Destination Guides

Finding Inspiration in Brazil’s Slums
Learn more
Bartolome, Galápagos

Meet our team

Real Latin american experts

Get in touch Meet our experts
  • Hannah
    Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert

    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

  • Carrie
    Carrie Gallagher - Travel Expert

    A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.

  • Finn Clennett
    Finn Clennett - Travel Expert

  • Mary
    Mary Anne Nelson - Travel Expert

    Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.

  • Hannah
    Hannah Donaldson - Travel Expert

    Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is a much valued Travel Expert in our Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tours sales team.

  • Sophie
    Sophie Barber - Travel Expert

    Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

0 1 2 3 4 5