Santiago Weather in January
Chile · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high32°C (89°F)
Avg low17°C (62°F)
Rainfall10 mm (0.4 in)
RatingGood 7.8/10
Expect very hot days in Santiago in January: the average high is 32°C (89°F) and the average low is 17°C (62°F). January is summer in Chile. The month is very dry, with about 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain spread over 3 days. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 32%. You get roughly 14 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is January a good time to visit Santiago?
January is a good time to visit Santiago (7.8/10), though April to May and August to November are even better.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 32°C (89°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 17°C (62°F) |
| Daily mean | 24°C (75°F) |
| Rainfall | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 3 |
| Humidity | 32% |
| Cloud cover | 32% |
| Daylight | 14 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.9 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Santiago in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Santiago weather in other months
Jan32°C / 17°C10 mmGoodFeb31°C / 16°C10 mmExcellentMar30°C / 15°C8 mmExcellentApr26°C / 12°C8 mmExcellentMay22°C / 10°C28 mmExcellentJun19°C / 7°C52 mmExcellentJul18°C / 6°C28 mmExcellentAug19°C / 6°C30 mmExcellentSep22°C / 7°C12 mmExcellentOct25°C / 10°C12 mmExcellentNov28°C / 13°C6 mmExcellentDec31°C / 15°C7 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit SantiagoFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Arequipa25°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Trujillo27°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Lima26°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Callao26°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Bogota20°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Buenos Aires28°C · 96 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
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