Peru weather in January
Considering a trip to Peru this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Peru in January?
The weather in Peru in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Cotahuasi at 12°C to very warm in Piura at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Piura and 2°C in Cotahuasi.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Paracas with an average of 6.5 mm to heavy rainfall in La Merced with 479 mm. Lima enjoys a balanced 178 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Peru in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Peru climate page.
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Popular destinations in Peru
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Peru?
Average weather in Lima
In January Lima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cusco
In January Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Arequipa
In January Arequipa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Puno
In January Puno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Machu Picchu
In January Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Peru.
Is January the best time to visit Peru?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Lima, January might be a good time to visit Peru. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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