January · Chile
Best time to visit Laguna San Rafael in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Laguna San Rafael in January
Average temperature 9°C, 73 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.2/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Laguna San Rafael scores 8.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 9°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Laguna San Rafael is a glacier calving lagoon reached by boat or flight-ice walls meeting turquoise water. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
January in Laguna San Rafael — the year's strongest window
January averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 73 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Laguna San Rafael at 8.2/10 — 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, a packable rain layer, 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 Laguna San Rafael in January?
- In January, Laguna San Rafael averages 9°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Laguna San Rafael?
- January earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Laguna San Rafael in January?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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