Antofagasta weather in January (Antofagasta Region, Chile)

Thinking of visiting Antofagasta in January? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Antofagasta during January to be perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 26°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Antofagasta in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.2 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 4 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 310 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Antofagasta climate page with graphs.

 

Antofagasta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 1.2 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 310 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in January

Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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