The weather in January in Torres del Paine National Park

It's cool in January in Torres del Paine National Park with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 8°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Torres del Paine National Park. There’s too much 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 Torres del Paine National Park, 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 27°C in 2023, Torres del Paine National Park reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 184 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. Of the total precipitation, about 11 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in January for Torres del Paine National Park

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

January weather comparison

  Torres del Paine National Park New York
Average temperature 13°C 5°C
Max. temperature 16°C 11°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 184 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 22 days 12 days
Total snowfall 11 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 4 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Torres del Paine National Park with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 15°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Torres del Paine National Park is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Torres del Paine National Park

Temperature in January in Torres del Paine National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Torres del Paine National Park, 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 Torres del Paine National Park

Total precipitation in January in Torres del Paine National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Torres del Paine National Park

Snowfall in January in Torres del Paine National Park per year

Daily UV index in January in Torres del Paine National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Torres del Paine National Park, 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 Torres del Paine National Park by month

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