January is an ideal time to visit Santiago if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +84°F and about 15 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 10 mm of precipitation over an average of 9 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Santiago;
Average weather
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+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
10 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago has great weather in January.
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Average temperature in Santiago in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santiago for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +84°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +86°F.
Is Santiago warm or cold in January?
Santiago is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +68°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is the coldest month in Santiago, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Santiago in January
Santiago weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+57°F
+57°F
+59°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+91°F
+91°F
Rainfall
19 mm
10 mm
13 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
75%
74%
72%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
13
15
14
Cloudy days
8
7
5
Rainy days
10
9
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
January often has better weather than December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 19 mm to 10 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 13 to 15.
February brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Santiago in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Santiago is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Santiago based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 9 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.Santiago is amazing in January with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santiago wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 73% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Santiago?
This is the weather in Santiago in January 2024:
1 January
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+85°F
2 January
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+85°F
3 January
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+85°F
4 January
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+85°F
5 January
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+85°F
6 January
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+85°F
7 January
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+84°F
8 January
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+85°F
9 January
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+83°F
10 January
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+86°F
11 January
☁️
+85°F
12 January
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+84°F
13 January
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+84°F
14 January
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+83°F
15 January
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+78°F
16 January
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+79°F
17 January
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+82°F
18 January
☀️
+83°F
19 January
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+83°F
20 January
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+83°F
21 January
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+84°F
22 January
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+84°F
23 January
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+85°F
24 January
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+86°F
25 January
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+85°F
26 January
☀️
+86°F
27 January
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+86°F
28 January
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+88°F
29 January
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+83°F
30 January
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+85°F
31 January
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+86°F
In January 2024 Santiago had 29 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Santiago climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santiago in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+84°F) and the highest in 1990 (+88°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 403 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1987 with 1025 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago in January:
Is January a good time to visit Santiago?
Yes, January is a great time to go to Santiago, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Santiago.
Can you sunbathe in Santiago in January?
January is warm in Santiago. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Santiago rainy in January?
Santiago is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Santiago in January?
The amount of sunny days in Santiago during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santiago, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
