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Carhuaz Weather in January
Carhuaz in January sees moderate daytime temperatures of 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows of 4°C (39°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 256 mm (10 in) of rainfall for the month.
Rainfall in Carhuaz in January
Carhuaz is in the rainy season in January, with rain on around 18 days and an average of 256 mm (10 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.
Temperature in Carhuaz in January
In January, Carhuaz sees moderate temperatures, with highs of 14°C (57°F). Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With lows around 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Carhuaz. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Carhuaz Temperature in January
Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Chance of Rain
59%
Precipitation
256 mm (10 in)
Rainy days
18 days
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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).
What to Wear in Carhuaz in January
The weather can be unpredictable in January, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in Carhuaz in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Barbeque4/10 -
Camping3/10
Carhuaz 3-Day Forecast
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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