Ollantaytambo weather in January (Cusco, Peru)

What is the weather forecast for Ollantaytambo in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Ollantaytambo typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 14°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C.

Precipitation

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, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 141 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 262 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cusco, Peru (44 KM, 27 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

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