Ollantaytambo weather in January (Cusco, Peru)

Planning a trip to Ollantaytambo in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Ollantaytambo generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Ollantaytambo in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 262 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Ollantaytambo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 262 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cusco, Peru (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in January

Find out more about the weather in Peru in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Ollantaytambo in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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