January · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Williams in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Williams in January
Average temperature 8°C, 63 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% 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
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Puerto Williams scores 8.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 8°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Williams is the world’s southernmost city claim-Beagle Channel light, Navarino trails, and Cape Horn approaches. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
January: the best month of the year in Puerto Williams
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 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Puerto Williams 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.
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 Puerto Williams in January?
- In January, Puerto Williams averages 8°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Puerto Williams?
- 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 Williams in January?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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