January · Chile
Best time to visit Valparaiso in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valparaiso in January
Average temperature 17°C, 1 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.4/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Valparaiso scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valparaíso climbs its hills in a tangle of funiculars, murals and colourful tin houses above the Pacific.
January: the best month of the year in Valparaiso
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valparaiso at 9.4/10 — 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.
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 Valparaiso in January?
- In January, Valparaiso averages 17°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Valparaiso?
- January earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valparaiso in January?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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