January · Chile
Best time to visit Patagonia in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Patagonia in January
Average temperature 6°C, 100 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.3/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Patagonia scores 7.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 6°C, 100 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Granite towers, glacier-fed lakes, and open steppe define Chilean Patagonia, with Torres del Paine at the center.
January in Patagonia tops the year's climate scores
Expect 6°C (43°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 100 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Patagonia at 7.3/10 — 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.
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 Patagonia in January?
- In January, Patagonia averages 6°C, 100 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Patagonia?
- January earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Patagonia in January?
- Expect about 100 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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