January · Chile
Best time to visit Pichilemu in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pichilemu in January
Average temperature 18°C, 0 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
7.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Pichilemu scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pichilemu is Chile’s surf capital-Punta de Lobos point breaks and a laid-back Pacific town rhythm. Best window: October-April in the Southern Hemisphere.
January in Pichilemu — reliably good (2nd best month)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.
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 Pichilemu in January?
- In January, Pichilemu averages 18°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Pichilemu?
- January earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pichilemu in January?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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