January · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Natales in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Natales in January
Average temperature 8°C, 58 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Puerto Natales scores 8.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 8°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Natales is the windy gateway to Torres del Paine-last supplies, fjord light, and trek staging in Chilean Patagonia. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
January: the best month of the year in Puerto Natales
Expect 8°C (47°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 58 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Natales at 8.5/10 — 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.
Expect 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 Puerto Natales in January?
- In January, Puerto Natales averages 8°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
- January earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Natales in January?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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