Monthly climate guide
Puerto Montt weather in January
With highs near 20°C (68°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), January feels mild in Puerto Montt. Rainfall averages about 44 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- January brings mid-summer to Puerto Montt — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Puerto Montt is usually about 2°C warmer than Castro, 130 km away, in January.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 50%.
- January is Puerto Montt's second warmest month.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
20°C
68°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
44 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
50%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Puerto Montt weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 44 mm | 81% | 50% |
| February | 20°C / 69°F | 10°C / 51°F | 53 mm | 80% | 51% |
| March | 19°C / 65°F | 9°C / 49°F | 71 mm | 81% | 57% |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 8°C / 46°F | 104 mm | 85% | 67% |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 45°F | 145 mm | 89% | 78% |
| June | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 41°F | 176 mm | 91% | 77% |
| July | 10°C / 49°F | 4°C / 40°F | 159 mm | 91% | 78% |
| August | 11°C / 51°F | 5°C / 41°F | 158 mm | 90% | 80% |
| September | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 87 mm | 87% | 73% |
| October | 14°C / 57°F | 6°C / 43°F | 78 mm | 85% | 71% |
| November | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 59 mm | 83% | 68% |
| December | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 49°F | 58 mm | 81% | 61% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Puerto Montt?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Puerto Montt →Other Chile cities in January
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Puerto Montt in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Puerto Montt?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Puerto Montt, with highs around 20°C and about 44 mm of rain.
How warm is Puerto Montt in January?
Average highs are about 20°C (68°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Montt in January?
Puerto Montt typically gets around 44 mm of rain in January — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Puerto Montt (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.