Paracas weather in January (Ica, Peru)

How's the weather trend in Paracas as January approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Paracas experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 26°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 21°C.

Precipitation

Paracas in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.5 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 2 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Paracas, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 6.5 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Data from: Pisco, Peru (9 KM, 6 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

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Peru? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Peru. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.