Purmamarca weather in January (Jujuy, Argentina)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Purmamarca during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Purmamarca includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Purmamarca in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 234 mm for the month. This month is known for its intense rain, often falling heavily. Having a poncho will help you stay dry during the showers. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 209 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Purmamarca, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 234 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 209 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Argentina in January

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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?

For visitors traveling to Purmamarca, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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