The weather in January in La Serena

It's pleasantly warm in January in La Serena with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 16°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in La Serena. 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 La Serena, 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.

Temperature records

With 28°C in 2023, La Serena reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at La Serena is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,9 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in January for La Serena

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

January weather comparison

  La Serena New York
Average temperature 22°C 5°C
Max. temperature 24°C 11°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,9 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 1 day 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in La Serena with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 22°C, with nights around 16°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 La Serena is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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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.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in January in La Serena

Temperature in January in La Serena over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in La Serena, 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 La Serena

Total precipitation in January in La Serena over the years

Daily UV index in January in La Serena

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in La Serena, 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.

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Average weather in La Serena by month

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