January · Chile
Best time to visit Elqui Valley in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Elqui Valley in January
Average temperature 18°C, 9 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 34% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
- Humidity
- 34%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Elqui Valley scores 9.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 9 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Elqui Valley is Chile’s stargazing corridor-pisco vines, clear nights, and hillside observatories. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
January is one of the strongest months in Elqui Valley (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Elqui Valley at 9.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect 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 Elqui Valley in January?
- In January, Elqui Valley averages 18°C, 9 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Elqui Valley?
- 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 Elqui Valley in January?
- Expect about 9 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 34% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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