Elqui Valley weather in January (Chile)

How is the weather in Elqui Valley in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Elqui Valley generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

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, we can expect around 7 days of rain.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Elqui Valley in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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