Weather in January in Magallanes
Considering a trip to Magallanes 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 Magallanes in January?
Magallanes is a region in Chile. January in Magallanes generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Torres del Paine at 10°C to mild in El Toro at 15°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in El Toro and 3°C in Torres del Paine.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Arenas with an average of 72 mm to heavy rainfall in Torres del Paine with 331 mm.For a closer look at January's conditions in Magallanes, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Magallanes's yearly weather, check out our Magallanes climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Magallanes?
Puerto Natales
In January Puerto Natales generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Punta Arenas
In January Punta Arenas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Torres del Paine
In January Torres del Paine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Porvenir
In January Porvenir generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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El Toro
In January El Toro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Magallanes?
In our view, January is one of the best times to travel to Magallanes, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Puerto Natales.
On average, the best time to visit Magallanes is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Puerto Natales.
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