Patagonia · WinterMonth summary
Patagonia weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Patagonia in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Patagonia in January: 19°C and 12.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Patagonia in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 One of the best months — 19°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions In January, Patagonia sees 19°C during the day with 12.1h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
Browse by month
All months for Patagonia
Annual table
Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 8°C | 19°C | 31% | 1.4 | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 9°C | 18°C | 32% | 1.2 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 16°C | 27% | 1.1 | 9.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 12°C | 25% | 1.0 | 8.3h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ May | 1°C | 8°C | 24% | 0.9 | 7.0h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌨️ June | -1°C | 4°C | 21% | 0.7 | 6.1h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌨️ July | -1°C | 4°C | 18% | 0.7 | 6.5h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ August | 0°C | 7°C | 20% | 0.7 | 7.8h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌫️ September | 2°C | 10°C | 17% | 0.6 | 10.0h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 4°C | 14°C | 22% | 0.8 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 6°C | 17°C | 24% | 0.9 | 12.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 8°C | 18°C | 33% | 1.3 | 12.4h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Patagonia averages 19°C, 31% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
See methodology →
Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Patagonia in January
Is January a good time to visit Patagonia?
January is an acceptable time for Patagonia (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.4/10) if possible.
What to do in Patagonia in January?
With 19°C max and 12.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
Accommodation
Find a place to stay in Patagonia
Find places to stay in Patagonia in January
Search on Hotels.com
Activities & tours
Activities and tours in Patagonia
Guided tours, skip-the-line tickets and local experiences.
Browse activities on GetYourGuide
Flights
Find a flight to Patagonia
Compare flights from all airlines.
Search flights
←
Explore also
Similar destinations in January
Sydney
Uruguay🌍 Top destinations
Other top destinations in January
Essaouira
Fuerteventura
Tofo
DjerbaWeather rankings
Compare destinations by weather
Best in EuropeGuides & comparisons