January · Chile
Best time to visit Coyhaique in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Coyhaique in January
Average temperature 11°C, 16 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Coyhaique scores 9.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 11°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Coyhaique is the Carretera Austral’s inland hub-Patagonian steppe edges, fly-fishing rivers, and park access. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
January in Coyhaique tops the year's climate scores
Expect 11°C (53°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Coyhaique at 9.8/10 — 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 Coyhaique in January?
- In January, Coyhaique averages 11°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Coyhaique?
- January earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Coyhaique in January?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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