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Lake District Weather in January

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

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Considering a trip to the Lake District, Chile this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Lake District in January

The Lake District, Chile is a region in Chile. January in the Lake District generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Pucón.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Lake District, Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Valdivia with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Pucón with 94 mm (3.7 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Pucón usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore the Lake District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Lake District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pucón)

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March20°C (68°F) April16°C (61°F) May13°C (55°F) This monthJune10°C (50°F) July9°C (48°F) August10°C (50°F) September13°C (55°F) October15°C (59°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
Best Time to Visit the Lake District →

Best Places to Visit in the Lake District in January

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

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 the Lake District

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

Temperature range in the Lake District (January)

Precipitation variation in the Lake District (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 →

Valdivia

In January Valdivia 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
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
286 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Valdivia →

Frutillar

In January Frutillar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
210 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Frutillar →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pucón 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Valdivia 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Frutillar 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

The Lake District weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Lake District, Chile in January?

In January, the Lake District, 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 the Lake District, Chile in January?

In Pucón, the average daytime high in January is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does the Lake District, Chile get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Lake District, Chile during January, with Pucón averaging close to 94 mm (3.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Lake District, Chile?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to the Lake District, Chile. Typically, the climate in Pucón is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly perfect weather in Pucón. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Lake District.

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