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Santiago weather in January (Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile)

What's the typical weather in Santiago for January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Santiago during January, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 28°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C. Known for its high temperatures, this month is the warmest of the year. Dress accordingly to stay comfortable and make the most of the weather.

Precipitation

Santiago in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 365 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Santiago.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santiago climate page with graphs.

 

Santiago, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 54%  
SunshineSunshine 365 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in January

Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Chile? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Chile. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.