Puerto Natales

Patagonia Chile Weather in January

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

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Puerto Natales Punta Arenas Puerto Montt Coyhaique

Planning a trip to Patagonia Chile, Chile this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Patagonia Chile in January

Patagonia Chile, Chile is a region in Chile. January in Patagonia Chile generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Punta Arenas at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Puerto Montt at 20°C (68°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in Puerto Montt and 8°C (46°F) in Punta Arenas.

For specific regional insights in Patagonia Chile, Chile, refer to the map provided 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 high rainfall in Puerto Natales with 150 mm (5.9 in).

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Patagonia Chile - and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Natales)

January15°C (59°F) February15°C (59°F) March14°C (57°F) April11°C (52°F) May7°C (45°F) June4°C (39°F) This monthJuly4°C (39°F) August6°C (43°F) September8°C (46°F) October11°C (52°F) November12°C (54°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Patagonia Chile in January

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

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 Patagonia Chile

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

Temperature range in Patagonia Chile (January)

Precipitation variation in Patagonia Chile (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 mixed 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
mixed
mixed
mixed
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 good that month.

« December
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
mixed
good
good
Climate in Punta Arenas →

Puerto Montt

In January Puerto Montt generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°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
122 mm (4.8 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
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Coyhaique

In January Coyhaique generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
247 hours
251 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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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 Patagonia Chile 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)
Puerto Montt 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Coyhaique 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)

Patagonia Chile weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Patagonia Chile, Chile typically experiences mixed weather in January, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Puerto Natales average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Patagonia Chile, 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 Patagonia Chile, Chile get a lot of rain in January?

Puerto Natales typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 150 mm (5.9 in) on average across Patagonia Chile, Chile.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Patagonia Chile, Chile?

In our opinion, January is one of the best times to visit Patagonia Chile, Chile, but the weather is often mixed in Puerto Natales.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide mixed weather in Puerto Natales.

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