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Coquimbo weather in January (Coquimbo Region, Chile)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Coquimbo this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Coquimbo during January is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 16°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Coquimbo in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.4 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Past climate data indicates that roughly 2 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 250 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Coquimbo.

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

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

 

Coquimbo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: La Serena, Chile (9 KM, 5 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.

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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 Coquimbo, 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.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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