January · Chile
Best time to visit Osorno in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Osorno in January
Average temperature 18°C, 11 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 59% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
10.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- Humidity
- 59%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Osorno scores 10.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 11 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Osorno sits in dairy country below its namesake volcano-gateway toward Puerto Octay and Llanquihue lake towns. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
January: the best month of the year in Osorno
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Osorno at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
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 Osorno in January?
- In January, Osorno averages 18°C, 11 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 10.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Osorno?
- January earns a 10.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Osorno in January?
- Expect about 11 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 59% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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