Valparaíso weather in January (Valparaíso Region, Chile)

Is January a good time to explore Valparaíso weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Valparaíso during January, which means pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Valparaíso in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.4 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around 2 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With around 280 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Valparaíso, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 1.4 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 280 hours  

Percentage 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Valparaíso, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Valparaíso.

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