Tarapoto weather in January (San Martin, Peru)

Curious about the January weather in Tarapoto? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Tarapoto generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Tarapoto in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 234 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Tarapoto. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tarapoto climate page with graphs.

 

Tarapoto, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 234 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Peru in January

Find out more about the weather in Peru in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Tarapoto in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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