Torres del Paine weather in January (Magallanes, Chile)

Planning a trip to Torres del Paine in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Torres del Paine generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Torres del Paine in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 331 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Torres del Paine, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 331 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Where to go in Chile in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Torres del Paine in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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