El Calafate vs Punta Arenas in January

El Calafate is the better pick in January — 92 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Punta Arenas is cool, rainy, clean air.

El Calafate vs Punta Arenas — January climate, side by side

🇦🇷 El Calafate🇨🇱 Punta Arenas
Comfort score92/100 (S)81/100 (A)
Feels-like high16°C10°C
Avg high / low19° / 8°15° / 7°
Rainfall56 mm81 mm
Rainy days1219
Humidity65%71%
Air quality (AQI)1214

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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El Calafate vs Punta Arenas in January — FAQ

Is January better in El Calafate or Punta Arenas?
El Calafate is the better pick in January — 92 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Punta Arenas is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in El Calafate vs Punta Arenas in January?
In January, El Calafate averages 19°C high / 8°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Punta Arenas averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 81 mm.