January · Chile
Best time to visit Punta Arenas in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta Arenas in January
Average temperature 10°C, 37 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.3/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Punta Arenas scores 9.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 10°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Punta Arenas is the Strait of Magellan city for penguin colonies, king crab, and Antarctica flight connections. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
January: the best month of the year in Punta Arenas
January averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.2 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Punta Arenas at 9.3/10 — 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, 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 Punta Arenas in January?
- In January, Punta Arenas averages 10°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- January earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Punta Arenas in January?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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