O'Higgins Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in O'Higgins, Chile in January.

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Pichilemu Santa Cruz Rancagua Matanzas

Planning a journey to O'Higgins, 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 O'Higgins in January

O'Higgins, Chile is a region in Chile. January in O'Higgins generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. January falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Matanzas at 21°C (70°F) to very warm in Palmilla Abajo at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Palmilla Abajo and 14°C (57°F) in Matanzas. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in O'Higgins, Chile.

To explore the conditions in O'Higgins, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Matanzas with an average of 1 mm (0.04 in) to low rainfall in El Llano with 19 mm (0.7 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Pichilemu.

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Best Places to Visit in O'Higgins 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 O'Higgins

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

Temperature range in O'Higgins (January)

Precipitation variation in O'Higgins (January)

Pichilemu

In January Pichilemu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pichilemu →

Santa Cruz

In January Santa Cruz generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
318 hours
356 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Cruz →

Rancagua

In January Rancagua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
8.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rancagua →

Matanzas

In January Matanzas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Matanzas →

San Fernando

In January San Fernando generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
318 hours
356 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Fernando →

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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 O'Higgins in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pichilemu 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Santa Cruz 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 2.6 mm (0.1 in)
Rancagua 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 7.6 mm (0.3 in)
Matanzas 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
San Fernando 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 6.4 mm (0.3 in)
El Llano 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

O'Higgins weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in O'Higgins, Chile in January?

In January, O'Higgins, Chile generally has perfect weather conditions. Pichilemu sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in O'Higgins, Chile in January?

Pichilemu averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does O'Higgins, Chile get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Pichilemu averages just 1.1 mm (0.04 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for O'Higgins, Chile.

Is January a Good Time to Visit O'Higgins, Chile?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to O'Higgins, Chile. Typically, the climate in Pichilemu is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit O'Higgins, Chile is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Pichilemu. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.

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