Ancash Weather in January

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

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Huaraz Chimbote Urbanizacion Buenos Aires Carhuaz

Planning a journey to Ancash, Peru this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Ancash in January

Ancash, Peru is a region in Peru. The weather in Ancash in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Chavín de Huantar at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Huarmey at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Huarmey and 1°C (34°F) in Chavín de Huantar.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ancash, Peru, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chimbote with an average of 9.8 mm (0.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 275 mm (11 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Ancash 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 Ancash

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

Temperature range in Ancash (January)

Precipitation variation in Ancash (January)

Huaraz

In January Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Huaraz →

Chimbote

In January Chimbote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chimbote →

Urbanizacion Buenos Aires

In January Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Urbanizacion Buenos Aires →

Carhuaz

In January Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
250 mm (9.8 in)
256 mm (10 in)
282 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Carhuaz →

Huarmey

In January Huarmey generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Huarmey →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Chimbote 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 9.8 mm (0.4 in)
Urbanizacion Buenos Aires 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Carhuaz 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Huarmey 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Chavín de Huantar 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)

Ancash weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Ancash, Peru brings poor weather. In Huaraz, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

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

Huaraz averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

Huaraz typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 110 mm (4.3 in) on average across Ancash, Peru.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ancash, Peru?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Ancash, Peru due to the typically poor weather in Huaraz.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Huaraz. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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