Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
January in Chiclayo brings very high temperatures, with daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) and nights around 22°C (72°F). The excellent weather makes it a solid choice for a visit.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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48-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Chiclayo typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 30°C (86°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 21°C (70°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Chiclayo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Chiclayo between 1996 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Peru in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. The water temperature sits at about 20°C (68°F), making it perfect for swimming and water activities. Don't forget to pack your favorite swimwear and perhaps some snorkel gear.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
"The other" Machu Picchu: the Inca City of Choquequirao
Discover Choquequirao, the hidden Inca city near Cusco. Hike through stunning landscapes and explore ancient ruins with fewer crowds than Machu Picchu.
Hike the inca Trail
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The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
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