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Magallanes Weather in January

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

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Puerto Natales Punta Arenas Torres del Paine Porvenir

Planning a journey to Magallanes, Chile this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Magallanes in January

Magallanes, Chile 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 (50°F) to mild in El Toro at 15°C (59°F). At night it cools down to 6°C (43°F) in El Toro and 3°C (37°F) in Torres del Paine.

To explore the conditions in Magallanes, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Arenas with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Torres del Paine with 331 mm (13 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Magallanes in January

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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 Magallanes

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

Temperature range in Magallanes (January)

Precipitation variation in Magallanes (January)

Puerto Natales

In January Puerto Natales generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Puerto Natales →

Punta Arenas

In January Punta Arenas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
223 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Punta Arenas →

Torres del Paine

In January Torres del Paine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
333 mm (13 in)
331 mm (13 in)
296 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Torres del Paine →

Porvenir

In January Porvenir generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
223 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Porvenir →

El Toro

In January El Toro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in El Toro →

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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 Magallanes in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Natales 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Punta Arenas 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Torres del Paine 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 331 mm (13 in)
Porvenir 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
El Toro 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

Magallanes weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Magallanes, Chile in January?

In January, Magallanes, Chile generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Puerto Natales sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Magallanes, Chile in January?

In Puerto Natales, the average daytime high in January is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does Magallanes, Chile get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Magallanes, Chile. Average rainfall in Puerto Natales sits around 150 mm (5.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Magallanes, Chile?

In our view, January is one of the best times to travel to Magallanes, Chile, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Puerto Natales.

On average, the best time to visit Magallanes, Chile is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Puerto Natales.

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