Huaraz weather in January (Ancash, Peru)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Huaraz during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Huaraz typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Huaraz in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Huaraz. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Huaraz, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Peru in January

Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Huaraz.

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