Caldera weather in January (Atacama, Chile)

How's the weather trend in Caldera as January approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Caldera during January is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Caldera in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.5 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. You can typically expect 2 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 295 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Caldera, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 1.5 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 295 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Copiapó, Chile (58 KM, 36 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

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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 Caldera, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Caldera.

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