January · Chile
Best time to visit Portillo in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Portillo in January
Average temperature 6°C, 20 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 44% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- Humidity
- 44%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Portillo scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 20 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Legendary Andean ski resort overlooking the turquoise Laguna del Inca.
January in Portillo — off-season conditions
January averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 daylight hours.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 6.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Portillo in January?
- In January, Portillo averages 6°C, 20 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Portillo?
- January earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Portillo in January?
- Expect about 20 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 44% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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