January · Argentina
Best time to visit Bariloche in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bariloche in January
Average temperature 14°C, 24 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
10.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Bariloche scores 10.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 14°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chocolate town on glacial lake shores feel finest in June-August for snow, December-March for hiking.
January: the best month of the year in Bariloche
January averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bariloche at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bariloche in January?
- In January, Bariloche averages 14°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 10.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bariloche?
- January earns a 10.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bariloche in January?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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