Elqui Valley weather in January (Chile)

How's the weather trend in Elqui Valley as January approaches? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Elqui Valley generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Elqui Valley in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 7 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 250 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elqui Valley, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: La Serena, Chile (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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?

For visitors traveling to Elqui Valley, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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