Chaitén Weather in January

What's the weather like in Chaitén (Los Lagos) in January 2024?

The climate in Chaitén during January can be summarized as mild and damp.

January is in the summer in Chaitén and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Chaitén weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.5°C 65.2°F
Nightly temperature 9.6°C 49.2°F
Average temperature 14°C 57.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 109 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 14.8°C 58.7°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 23.4kph 15 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chaitén with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Chaitén

Chaitén average temperature in January

January rainfall

Chaitén average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Chaitén 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 Chaitén in January 2024.

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Chaitén weather stats

Chaitén weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: February 97mm 3.8ins
Sunniest month: February 9.8hrs
Coldest month: July 8.3°C 46.9°F
Wettest month: July 290mm 11.4ins
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