PeruCountries Peru January Temperatures
PeruCountries Peru
Peru Peru  
Temperatures in January
Climate ▸Forecast ▸January ▸February ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Temperature in Peru in January

January in Peru has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Cotahuasi with 12°C to very high temperatures in Piura with 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Piura and 2°C in Cotahuasi.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Peru in January?

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of Peru, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in Peru?
    • From a thorough analysis of our records, Piura clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 34°C, and evenings that remain near 22°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in Peru?
    • According to our data, Cotahuasi holds the title for the coldest city in Peru in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 12°C and drops to lows of about 2°C during the night.

  • How much sun does Peru get in January?
    • Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 178 hours of sunlight expected in Lima. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 20°C in Lima this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

    Interested in more climate information?

    We have much more information about the climate in Peru. Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.

  • January      
  • February      
  • March      
  • April      
  • May      
  • June      
  • July      
  • August      
  • September      
  • October      
  • November      
  • December      

    • Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Peru? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Peru.

    Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.