Swimming in Chile in january 2025 Sea temperature by city in january

In january in Chile swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

As for Easter island, Iquique, Arica and Tocopilla, swimming is pleasant in january. The sea water is 77°F on average (min: 74°F/max: 79°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in january in Valparaiso, Punta pite, Quintay, San Antonio, Tongoy, Antofagasta, La Serena, Taltal and Viña del Mar is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 67°F, it can also go as low as 61°F. Note that the average is 64°F.

Swimming in january in Constitucion, Cobquecura, Lebu, Lota, Pichilemu, Arauco, Concepción and Coronel is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 59°F/max: 65°F).

Forget about swimming in Punta Arenas, Quellon, Bahía Mansa, Chiloe Island, Parc national Isla Magdalena, Porvenir, Puerto Aguirre, Puerto Montt, Ancud, Calbuco, Puerto Aisen and Valdivia in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 49°F (and only 52°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!