Punta Arenas weather in January (Magallanes, Chile)

What can you expect from the weather in Punta Arenas during 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, Punta Arenas typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Punta Arenas in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Punta Arenas. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Punta Arenas, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

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 Punta Arenas in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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