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Araucanía Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Araucanía, Chile in January.

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Pucón Temuco Villarrica Malalcahuello

Planning a journey to Araucanía, Chile this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Araucanía in January

Araucanía, Chile is a region in Chile. January in Araucanía generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of January is in the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Melipeuco at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Temuco at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Temuco and 7°C (45°F) in Melipeuco.

For a closer look at conditions across Araucanía, Chile, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Capitán Pastene with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Licán Ray with 95 mm (3.7 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Pucón typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Araucanía in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Araucanía.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Araucanía

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Araucanía, Chile?

Temperature range in Araucanía (January)

Precipitation variation in Araucanía (January)

Pucón

In January Pucón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pucón →

Temuco

In January Temuco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
305 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Temuco →

Villarrica

In January Villarrica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
305 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Villarrica →

Malalcahuello

In January Malalcahuello generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Malalcahuello →

Licán Ray

In January Licán Ray generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Licán Ray →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Araucanía, in Chile.

In our records: Chile January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Chile in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Chile reached 41°C (106°F) in Los Ángeles on January 26, 2017.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Chile brought 300 mm (12 in) in Coyhaique on January 2, 1981.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Araucanía in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pucón 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Temuco 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Villarrica 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Malalcahuello 21°C (70°F) 6°C (43°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Licán Ray 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Caburgua 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Araucanía weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Araucanía, Chile in January?

In January, Araucanía, Chile generally has perfect weather conditions. Pucón sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Araucanía, Chile in January?

Pucón averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Araucanía, Chile get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Araucanía, Chile. Pucón averages only about 94 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Araucanía, Chile?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Araucanía, Chile. Typically, the climate in Pucón is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Araucanía, Chile is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Pucón. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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