The weather in January in Chile

It's warm in January in Chile with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Chile. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Chile. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 14 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Chile

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Chile. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Chile New York
Average temperature 29°C 5°C
Max. temperature 31°C 11°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 14 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 3 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Chile with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 14°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Chile is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Chile for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Chile is based on weather data from Santiago. Other places, like Patagonia, Valparaíso or San Pedro de Atacama, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Chile to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Chile

Temperature in January in Chile over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Chile

Total precipitation in January in Chile over the years

Daily UV index in January in Chile

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Chile, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Chile

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Average weather in Chile by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chile. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.