Weather in January in Coquimbo Region
Considering a trip to Coquimbo Region this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.For a closer look at conditions across Coquimbo Region, refer to the map below.
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. In La Serena, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, La Serena enjoys approximately 250 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Coquimbo Region climate page.
Where to go in Coquimbo Region in January





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Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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