When to go · Farellones
Farellones in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (warm, limited snow).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Chile overall
- Prices
- High
- Chile overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (warm, limited snow).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
- JulyGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
- AugustGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
- SeptemberGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
Weather in January
- FarellonesHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 8 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 Farellones, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jun: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Jun: 4 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Jun: Low
Prices
Jan: High
Jun: Low
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Jun: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (warm, limited snow).
June: Inside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
Farellones: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings