Lauca National Park

Lauca National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lauca National Park, Chile in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to Lauca National Park, Chile in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Lauca National Park in January

Lauca National Park, Chile is a region in Chile. January in Lauca National Park generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Putre.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lauca National Park, Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 195 mm (7.7 in) in Putre.

Explore Lauca National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lauca National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Putre)

January13°C (55°F) February12°C (54°F) March13°C (55°F) April14°C (57°F) May14°C (57°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lauca National Park in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Lauca National Park

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Lauca National Park, Chile?

Putre

In January Putre generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
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Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lauca National Park, 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.

Lauca National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lauca National Park, Chile in January?

Lauca National Park, Chile typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Putre average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Lauca National Park, Chile in January?

Average temperatures in Lauca National Park, Chile during January range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Putre.

Does Lauca National Park, Chile get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Putre records an average of 195 mm (7.7 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Lauca National Park, Chile.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Lauca National Park, Chile?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Lauca National Park, Chile with often poor weather in Putre.

On average, the best time to visit Lauca National Park, Chile is in May, August, September and October with generally pleasant weather in Putre. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.

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