Chachapoyas

Amazonas Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Amazonas, Peru in January.

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Chachapoyas Lamud Cocachimba

Thinking about venturing to Amazonas, Peru this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Amazonas in January

Amazonas, Peru is a region in Peru. January in Amazonas generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Chachapoyas.

For specific regional insights in Amazonas, Peru, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lamud with an average of 247 mm (9.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Chachapoyas with 257 mm (10 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Amazonas in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Amazonas

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Amazonas, Peru?

Temperature range in Amazonas (January)

Precipitation variation in Amazonas (January)

Chachapoyas

In January Chachapoyas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
245 mm (9.6 in)
257 mm (10 in)
305 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Chachapoyas →

Lamud

In January Lamud generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
242 mm (9.5 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
297 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Lamud →

Cocachimba

In January Cocachimba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
255 mm (10 in)
256 mm (10 in)
306 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Cocachimba →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Amazonas, in Peru.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Amazonas in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chachapoyas 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 257 mm (10 in)
Lamud 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 247 mm (9.7 in)
Cocachimba 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 256 mm (10 in)

Amazonas weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Amazonas, Peru in January?

In January, Amazonas, Peru generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Chachapoyas sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Amazonas, Peru in January?

Average temperatures in Amazonas, Peru during January range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Chachapoyas.

Does Amazonas, Peru get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Amazonas, Peru, with Chachapoyas averaging around 257 mm (10 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Amazonas, Peru?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Chachapoyas, January may not be the ideal time to visit Amazonas, Peru.

On average, the best time to visit Amazonas, Peru is in June and August with generally perfect weather in Chachapoyas. In contrast, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.

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