When to go · Los Andes
Los Andes in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Chile: Patagonia peak with long days and strong wind; Chilean holidays; Atacama summer storms possible.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Chile overall
- Prices
- High
- Chile overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Chile: Patagonia peak with long days and strong wind; Chilean holidays; Atacama summer storms possible.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- Los AndesHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- High
- Prices · Chile overall
- High
Chile overall: Patagonia peak with long days and strong wind; Chilean holidays; Atacama summer storms possible.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Los Andes, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Mar: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5
Mar: 4 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 0
January: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across Chile: Patagonia peak with long days and strong wind; Chilean holidays; Atacama summer storms possible.
March: Inside Los Andes's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Los Andes: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A warm layer for the evenings