January · Chile
Best time to visit Putre in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Putre in January
Average temperature 9°C, 16 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Putre scores 9.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 9°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Putre is a high Andean village base for Lauca National Park-vicuñas, lagoon reflections, and thin-air acclimatization. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
January in Putre tops the year's climate scores
Expect 9°C (49°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Putre at 9.5/10 — 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, 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 Putre in January?
- In January, Putre averages 9°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Putre?
- January earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Putre in January?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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