Valle Nevado weather in January (Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile)

What kind of weather does January bring to Valle Nevado? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Valle Nevado includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Valle Nevado in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 9 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 365 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Valle Nevado, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Sunshine 365 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Santiago, Chile (38 KM, 24 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Valle Nevado, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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