Weather
Average highs sit around 17°C with lows near 6°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for Patagonia — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
Prices run high season this month: premium prices.
Events & what’s on
Look out for Magellanic Penguin Season, W & O Circuit Trekking Season while you’re there.
- Magellanic Penguin Season — Thousands of penguins nest at colonies near the Strait of Magellan.
- W & O Circuit Trekking Season — Multi-day treks through Torres del Paine run at full capacity.
The verdict
January is a strong choice for Patagonia: 17° / 6°, with the biggest crowds of the year and premium prices.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
