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Iberia Weather in January
Thinking of visiting Iberia in January? Expect very high temperatures reaching 31°C (88°F) during the day, dropping to 22°C (72°F) at night. Heavy showers are common during the rainy season.
Rainfall in Iberia in January
Iberia is in the rainy season in January, with rain on around 18 days and an average of 263 mm (10 in). Rain during the rainy season is significant rather than just light drizzle. Expect proper showers on most rainy days.
Temperature in Iberia in January
In January, Iberia sees very high temperatures, with highs of 31°C (88°F). Nights drop to around 22°C (72°F). If you're spending a lot of time outdoors, it helps to plan around the warmer part of the day. Nights remain mild at 22°C (72°F), making evenings a pleasant time to be outdoors.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Iberia. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Iberia Temperature in January
Min Temperature
22°C (72°F)
Max Temperature
31°C (88°F)
Chance of Rain
59%
Precipitation
263 mm (10 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Iberia Weather by Month
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Historical weather records for Iberia in January
Browse day-by-day weather records for Iberia spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Iberia historical weather extremes in January
Based on weather observations in Iberia between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
- Iberia recorded its highest January temperature of 36°C (97°F) on January 22, 2016.
- Iberia experienced its chilliest January day on January 5, 2023, reaching only 23°C (73°F).
- The lowest overnight temperature recorded in January was 18°C (64°F) (January 5, 2023).
- The heaviest January precipitation occurred on January 5, 2017, when 52 mm (2 in) of precipitation fell.
Best Places in Peru in January
Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Peru in January →
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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 Iberia in January
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in Iberia in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling7/10 -
Walking7/10 -
Camping6/10 -
Outdoor sports7/10
Iberia 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in January
Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Iquitos
31°C (88°F) Trujillo
26°C (79°F) Lima
25°C (77°F) Arequipa
17°C (63°F) Puno15°C (59°F) Machu Picchu16°C (61°F) Cusco16°C (61°F) Urubamba14°C (57°F) Bucket list
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