Copiapó weather in January (Atacama, Chile)

Curious about the climate in Copiapó this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Copiapó during January, featuring high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Precipitation

Copiapó in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.1 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Typically, you can expect about 4 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 295 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Copiapó, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 0.1 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 60%  

Sunshine 295 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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