Weather in January in Chile
Considering a trip to Chile this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Chile in January?
The weather in Chile in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. January is a summer month.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Lake Pehoé at -10°C to very warm in Palmilla Abajo at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Palmilla Abajo and -19°C in Lake Pehoé. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Chile. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Copiapó with an average of 0.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Torres del Paine with 331 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Santiago, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Santiago enjoys approximately 365 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at January's conditions in Chile, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Chile's yearly weather, check out our Chile climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Chile?
Santiago
In January Santiago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Viña del Mar
In January Viña del Mar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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La Serena
In January La Serena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Valparaíso
In January Valparaíso generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pucón
In January Pucón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Chile.
Is January the best time to visit Chile?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Chile. Typically, the climate in Santiago is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Chile is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Santiago. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.
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