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La Chimba Weather in January

La Chimba in January sees high daytime temperatures of 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows of 17°C (63°F). With just 1.9 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall on average, it's the driest month of the year.

Rainfall in La Chimba in January

Clear skies and little rain are the norm this month. A great time to spend time outdoors. On average, there are about 4 days with rain during this month, averaging 1.9 mm (0.1 in). Rain days are few and the total is low, so this is a largely dry month. Any showers that do occur tend to be brief.

Temperature in La Chimba in January

January is a excellent month in La Chimba, with 25°C (77°F) during the day and 17°C (63°F) at night. This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. At 17°C (63°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in La Chimba in January

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 310 hours of sun. These sunny conditions add to the overall experience.

Wind Speed in La Chimba in January

Wind speeds average 4 m/s (8 knots) during January. At this speed, expect moderate winds that can raise dust and move small branches. Since this is an average, some days have gentle light winds while others experience stronger breezes that are quite noticeable.

Average water temperature in January

At 20°C (68°F), the water is pleasant for swimming. Most people find this range ideal, cool enough to be refreshing, warm enough to stay in comfortably.

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La Chimba Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C (77°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C (68°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 14%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.9 mm (0.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s (8 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 310 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Antofagasta, Chile (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Best Places in Chile in January

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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 (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 La Chimba in January

Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. With water temperatures around 20°C (68°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in La Chimba in January

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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