January · Chile
Best time to visit Cajón del Maipo in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cajón del Maipo in January
Average temperature 10°C, 13 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 40% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.6/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- Humidity
- 40%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Cajón del Maipo scores 9.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 10°C, 13 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cajón del Maipo is Santiago’s weekend Andes-hot springs, canyon roads, and trailheads within a couple of hours. Best window: October-April in the Southern Hemisphere.
January in Cajón del Maipo tops the year's climate scores
Expect 10°C (50°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cajón del Maipo at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and 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 Cajón del Maipo in January?
- In January, Cajón del Maipo averages 10°C, 13 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cajón del Maipo?
- January earns a 9.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cajón del Maipo in January?
- Expect about 13 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 40% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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