January · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Varas in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Varas in January
Average temperature 17°C, 12 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
9.9/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Puerto Varas scores 9.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Varas faces Lake Llanquihue, with the Osorno volcano and German-settler houses in view.
January: the best month of the year in Puerto Varas
January averages 17°C (62°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 12 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Varas at 9.9/10 — 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.
Plan for 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 Puerto Varas in January?
- In January, Puerto Varas averages 17°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Puerto Varas?
- January earns a 9.9/10 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 Varas in January?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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