Weather in January in Coquimbo Region
Thinking about venturing to Coquimbo Region this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Coquimbo Region in January?
Coquimbo Region is a region in Chile. The weather in Coquimbo Region in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Alcoguaz at 18°C to warm in Ovalle at 29°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Ovalle and 10°C in Alcoguaz. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Coquimbo Region.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in La Serena with an average of 0.6 mm to low rainfall in Pisco Elqui with 27 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in La Serena usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 250 hours of sunshine in La Serena. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Coquimbo Region for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Coquimbo Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Coquimbo Region?
La Serena
In January La Serena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Coquimbo
In January Coquimbo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vicuña
In January Vicuña generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tongoy
In January Tongoy generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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La Herradura
In January La Herradura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Coquimbo Region, in Chile.
Is January the best time to visit Coquimbo Region?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Coquimbo Region. Typically, the climate in La Serena is perfect.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in La Serena.
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