El Chaltén weather in January
January in El Chaltén: cool, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days.
#2 of 12 months in El Chaltén · #301 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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El Chaltén climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 228 mm / 9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 74.9 cm / 29.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 12 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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El Chaltén in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit El Chaltén?
- January in El Chaltén: cool, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days. It ranks #2 of 12 months for El Chaltén on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in El Chaltén in January?
- In January, El Chaltén averages a daily high of 11.8°C and a low of 6.2°C, with about 227.5 mm of rain over roughly 22.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in El Chaltén in January?
- El Chaltén has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 12 in January.
- Does it snow in El Chaltén in January?
- El Chaltén sees roughly 74.9 cm of snowfall in January.