January · Chile
Best time to visit Pucón in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pucón in January
Average temperature 16°C, 13 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% 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
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Pucón scores 10.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 16°C, 13 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pucón sits on the shore of Lake Villarrica below a smoking volcano in Chile's Lake District.
January in Pucón — the year's strongest window
January averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Pucón 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, 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 Pucón in January?
- In January, Pucón averages 16°C, 13 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 Pucón?
- 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 Pucón in January?
- Expect about 13 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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