Chiloé Island Weather in January

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

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Castro Ancud Dalcahue Chonchi

Planning a trip to Chiloé Island, Chile this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Chiloé Island in January

Chiloé Island, Chile is a region in Chile. January in Chiloé Island generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Queilén at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Castro at 21°C (70°F). At night it cools down to 10°C (50°F) in Castro and 12°C (54°F) in Queilén.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ancud with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Queilén with 101 mm (4 in).

Explore Chiloé Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chiloé Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Castro)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March19°C (66°F) April16°C (61°F) May14°C (57°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October15°C (59°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
Best Time to Visit Chiloé Island →

Best Places to Visit in Chiloé Island in January

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

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 Chiloé Island

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

Temperature range in Chiloé Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Chiloé Island (January)

Castro

In January Castro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Castro →

Ancud

In January Ancud generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ancud →

Dalcahue

In January Dalcahue generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dalcahue →

Chonchi

In January Chonchi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chonchi →

Nahuitad

In January Nahuitad generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nahuitad →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chiloé Island, 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 Chiloé Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Castro 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Ancud 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Dalcahue 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Chonchi 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Nahuitad 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Puqueldón 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Chiloé Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chiloé Island, Chile in January?

Expect perfect weather across Chiloé Island, Chile in January. The popular destination of Castro averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Chiloé Island, Chile in January?

Average temperatures in Chiloé Island, Chile during January range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Castro.

Does Chiloé Island, Chile get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Chiloé Island, Chile. Castro averages only about 74 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chiloé Island, Chile?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Chiloé Island, Chile with overall perfect weather in Castro. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Castro. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July and August tend to be poor.

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