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Punta Arenas in January

Find out everything about the water temperature in Punta Arenas in January. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in January for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in January
Minimum:

46.8 °F

Average:

48.6 °F

Maximum:

51.1 °F

Sea water temperature in Punta Arenas in January

In the city of Punta Arenas, the month of January is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 46.8°F on January 13, 2016, with an average temperature being 48.6°F and a maximum temperature reaching 51.1°F on January 22, 2022.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In January, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 48.6°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2025 2024
Jan 1 48.2°F 49.3°F 47.9°F
Jan 2 48.3°F 50.0°F 48.7°F
Jan 3 48.4°F 50.5°F 48.8°F
Jan 4 48.6°F 50.4°F 48.7°F
Jan 5 48.5°F 50.3°F 48.1°F
Jan 6 48.3°F 50.2°F 47.8°F
Jan 7 48.4°F 49.9°F 48.0°F
Jan 8 48.4°F 49.9°F 47.9°F
Jan 9 48.3°F 49.6°F 47.5°F
Jan 10 48.5°F 50.2°F 47.7°F
Jan 11 48.3°F 49.6°F 47.7°F
Jan 12 48.4°F 49.2°F 48.6°F
Jan 13 48.3°F 49.5°F 48.5°F
Jan 14 48.3°F 48.7°F 47.9°F
Jan 15 48.3°F 49.0°F 47.9°F
Jan 16 48.4°F 48.8°F 47.6°F
Jan 17 48.5°F 48.6°F 47.5°F
Jan 18 48.5°F 48.5°F 48.0°F
Jan 19 48.5°F 48.5°F 47.5°F
Jan 20 48.8°F 48.5°F 47.4°F
Jan 21 48.8°F 48.6°F 47.5°F
Jan 22 49.3°F 48.9°F 48.1°F
Jan 23 49.2°F 49.2°F 48.1°F
Jan 24 49.2°F 49.0°F 48.6°F
Jan 25 48.9°F 49.2°F 47.9°F
Jan 26 48.8°F 48.8°F 48.0°F
Jan 27 48.8°F 49.3°F 48.0°F
Jan 28 48.9°F 50.0°F 47.7°F
Jan 29 49.0°F 49.7°F 47.8°F
Jan 30 49.1°F 49.9°F 48.7°F
Jan 31 49.1°F 49.9°F 48.3°F

Sea water temperature in Punta Arenas by month

In an average year, Punta Arenas offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Punta Arenas was recorded on February 12, 2021, reaching a 51.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 25, 2015, dipping to 41.4°F. The average readings by season are 48.3°F in Winter, 47.1°F in Spring, 43.5°F in Summer, and 44.0°F in Autumn. The average temperature in January is slightly warmer than December's average of 47.1°F. And in February, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 49.2°F.