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Chile · Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic · January
Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic in Januaryhow the month reads
January is one of the strongest months for Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic inside Chile, with warmer than the yearly mean by 4.0°C. The safety bulletins below apply.
- Rank
- 1 of 12
- Score
- 25/100
January match
25/100
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What’s open · January
Things to do in Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic in January
- OpenThe W trek, Torres del Paine
the warmest weeks and the height of the season; January is both the best weather and the busiest
Sources: swoop-patagonia.com, worldlyadventurer.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
- Temperature12°C+4.0°C vs. yearly mean
- Month rank1 of 12for Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic
- Best monthsJanuary · February · Marchhighest regional score
12-month temperature · Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic
January in context
View data table
| Month | Average daytime high (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 11.7 |
| February | 12.1 |
| March | 10.4 |
| April | 8.1 |
| May | 5.9 |
| June | 3.6 |
| July | 3.2 |
| August | 4.4 |
| September | 6.0 |
| October | 7.7 |
| November | 9.5 |
| December | 10.8 |
Safety · 5 governments
What the governments say about Chile
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
Exercise increased caution
Highest level across 5 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
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