January · Chile
Best time to visit Ancud in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ancud in January
Average temperature 14°C, 20 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.4/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Ancud scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 14°C, 20 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ancud guards northern Chiloé with forts, penguin colony day trips, and a working fishing harbour. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
January in Ancud — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
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 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 daylight hours.
A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Ancud (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
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 Ancud in January?
- In January, Ancud averages 14°C, 20 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ancud?
- January earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ancud in January?
- Expect about 20 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Ancud
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Ancud
Ancud, Chile. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.