Antofagasta weather in January (Antofagasta Region, Chile)

What can you expect from the weather in Antofagasta during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Antofagasta the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Antofagasta in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.2 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 4 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 310 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Antofagasta in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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