Río Gallegos Weather in January

What's the weather like in Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz) in January 2024?

The climate in Río Gallegos during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Río Gallegos and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Río Gallegos weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19°C 66.2°F
Nightly temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Average temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 32 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10.8°C 51.4°F
Humidity 55%
Windspeed 29.5kph 18 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Río Gallegos with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Río Gallegos

Río Gallegos average temperature in January

January rainfall

Río Gallegos average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Río Gallegos average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Río Gallegos in January 2024.

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Río Gallegos weather stats

Río Gallegos weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.7°C 65.7°F
Driest month: September 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: September 6.1hrs
Coldest month: July 4.2°C 39.6°F
Wettest month: January 32mm 1.3ins
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