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El Bolsón Weather in January
Thinking of visiting El Bolsón in January? Expect pleasant temperatures reaching 20°C (68°F) during the day, dropping to 7°C (45°F) at night, with the driest conditions of the year.
Rainfall in El Bolsón in January
Conditions tend to be dry and settled, making it a good month for outdoor plans. Historically, the month has about 4 days of rain, averaging 64 mm (2.5 in) in total. Although rain is not especially frequent, individual showers can still be quite heavy.
Temperature in El Bolsón in January
January is one of the better months to visit El Bolsón. Expect 20°C (68°F) during the day and 7°C (45°F) at night. The month of January belongs to the summer season. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With overnight lows of 7°C (45°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January and February typically offer the best weather for El Bolsón.
El Bolsón Temperature in January
Min Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Max Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Chance of Rain
15%
Precipitation
64 mm (2.5 in)
Rainy days
4 days
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Historical weather records for El Bolsón in January
Browse day-by-day weather records for El Bolsón spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
El Bolsón historical weather extremes in January
Based on 19 years of weather observations (2006-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in El Bolsón.
- The warmest day in January was on January 31, 2016, with a maximum of 36°C (97°F).
- The lowest daytime temperature in January was 7°C (45°F), recorded on January 10, 2008.
- The coldest night in January in El Bolsón was on January 10, 2019, with a minimum of -1°C (30°F).
- The wettest day in January El Bolsón was on January 7, 2006 with 37 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in El Bolsón in January
Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in January. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.
What To Do in El Bolsón in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling10/10 -
Walking10/10 -
Camping4/10 -
Outdoor sports10/10
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