Machu Picchu weather in January (Cusco, Peru)

How is January weather typically in Machu Picchu? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

January in Machu Picchu generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Machu Picchu in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 279 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 141 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Machu Picchu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 279 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cusco, Peru (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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.

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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