Punta Arenas weather in January
January in Punta Arenas: cool, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#1 of 12 months in Punta Arenas · #241 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Punta Arenas climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.3 h | |
| Wind | 33 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 14 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Punta Arenas in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- January in Punta Arenas: cool, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Punta Arenas on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta Arenas in January?
- In January, Punta Arenas averages a daily high of 12.7°C and a low of 7.4°C, with about 73.6 mm of rain over roughly 18.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta Arenas in January?
- Punta Arenas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 14 in January.