January · Chile
Best time to visit Futaleufú in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Futaleufú in January
Average temperature 12°C, 23 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 23 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Futaleufú scores 9.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 12°C, 23 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Futaleufú is a Patagonian whitewater capital-turquoise Class IV-V rapids framed by forested Andean valleys. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
January ranks 2nd of 12 for Futaleufú — one of the best windows
January averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 23 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.9 daylight hours.
A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Futaleufú (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, at 10/10.
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 Futaleufú in January?
- In January, Futaleufú averages 12°C, 23 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Futaleufú?
- January earns a 9.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Futaleufú in January?
- Expect about 23 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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