Chile weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Chile in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Chile in January?
Weather in Chile varies in January, with temperatures ranging from very cold to very warm and precipitation ranging from almost none to heavy. January is a summer month.
The average maximum temperatures vary from very cold in Lake Pehoé at -10°C (14°F) to very warm in Palmilla Abajo at 30°C (87°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Palmilla Abajo and -19°C (-1°F) 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 varies from almost no rainfall in Copiapó with an average of 0.1mm (0 inches) to heavy rainfall in Torres del Paine with 331mm (13 inches). It is the driest month of the year in Santiago. It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 365 hours of sunshine in Santiago during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Chile climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Chile in January, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Chile?
Average weather in Santiago
In January Santiago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Viña del Mar
In January Viña del Mar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (58°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in La Serena
In January La Serena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (60°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Valparaíso
In January Valparaíso generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Pucón
In January Pucón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (51°F) 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 go to Chile?
In our opinion January is one of the best times to visit Chile with commonly perfect weather in Santiago. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Chile is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Santiago.
The worst month is June that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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