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.
With daytime temperatures of 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows of 22°C (72°F), January in Piura brings very high temperatures during the day. Some rainfall is to be expected during the month.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Piura.
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48-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Piura typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 34°C (93°F). Nights are warm, with lows typically ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 23°C (73°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Piura spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 24 years of weather observations (2001-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Piura.
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).
Pack for serious heat in Piura in January. Prioritize clothing that breathes and doesn't cling or stick. Lightweight cotton, linen, and moisture-wicking fabrics are ideal. A wide hat provides welcome shade. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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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
Few walking tours speak so much to the imagination as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The tour leads through beautiful mountain landscapes and it is called the 'Royal Highway'
The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
One of your highlights during a trip in Peru might be this eco-luxury lodge in front of the Madre de Dios River, called Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.