January Rainfall and Precipitation in Peru
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Peru in January.
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Best Places to Visit in Peru in January
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Peru
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Popular cities in Peru
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- Andahuaylas
- Arequipa
- Cabanaconde
- Cajamarca
- Canoas De Punta Sal
- Chachapoyas
- Chavín de Huantar
- Chiclayo
- Chimbote
- Chincha Alta
- Chivay
- Cieneguilla
- Cocachimba
- Cusco
- El Ñuro
- Huancavelica
- Huancayo
- Huanchaco
- Huanuco
- Huaran
- Huaraz
- Iberia
- Ica
- Iquitos
- Juliaca
- Lima
- Lobitos
- Los Órganos
- Lunahuaná
- Machu Picchu
- Manú
- Maras
- Máncora
- Máncora Chico
- Nazca
- Ocosuyo
- Ollantaytambo
- Oxapampa
- Pacasmayo
- Paracas
- Pimentel
- Pisac
- Pisco
- Piura
- Pucallpa
- Puerto Maldonado
- Puno
- Punta Hermosa
- Quillabamba
- Sacred Valley
- Sandoval
- Santa Teresa
- Satipo
- Sauce
- Tacna
- Tarapoto
- Trujillo
- Tumbes
- Túcume
- Urubamba
- Vichayito
- Yanque
- Yucay
Peru precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Peru receive in January?
Rainfall in Lima during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 21 mm (0.8 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Peru in January?
On average, Lima has about 2 days days of rain in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Peru?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Peru, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in Peru?
Based on our records, La Merced receives the most rainfall in Peru in January, averaging about 479 mm (19 in).
What is the driest city in January in Peru?
Based on our database, Paracas sees the least rainfall in Peru in January, with around 6.5 mm (0.3 in) on average.
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