Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Santiago with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santiago in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Santiago with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 30°C, with nights close to 14°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santiago will be around 30°C, with nights close to 14°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 14 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average chance of precipitation is only 5% in January.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Santiago. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Santiago in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
14 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Santiago?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Santiago. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
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Daily Temperature in January in Santiago
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Santiago, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Santiago
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Santiago, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Santiago.
Daily UV Index in January in Santiago
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santiago, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Santiago Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Santiago, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Santiago Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Santiago, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Santiago
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Average Weather in Santiago by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santiago. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
