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Antofagasta in January
The weather in January
In January, Antofagasta averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 17° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 22%.
Days are 1.6° warmer than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 20°, pleasant for a swim.
January scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Antofagasta.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:09 and sets at 20:34 local time, giving 13 h 26 min of daylight. Days shorten by 23 minutes over the month.
Why 100/100?
How the score for January is builtBeach score this month: 77/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Chile's best in January
Concepción
Viña del Mar
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Antofagasta in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Antofagasta?
January scores 100/100 for Antofagasta, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Antofagasta in January?
Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 17°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Antofagasta in January?
Antofagasta receives about 2 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Antofagasta in January?
The sea averages 20°C in January, refreshing but swimmable.