Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Punta Arenas, Chile in January
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
39mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Punta Arenas, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January15°C average high
January is one of Punta Arenas' hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January39mm average rain
January is close to Punta Arenas' usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January6.5 hours average sun
January is brighter than Punta Arenas' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January9°C average sea
January is one of Punta Arenas' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January32 weather score
January scores above Punta Arenas' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and August to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.