Weather in January in Ancash
Planning a getaway to Ancash this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Ancash in January?
Ancash 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 Huaraz at 12°C to warm in Huarmey at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Huarmey and 3°C in Huaraz.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chimbote with an average of 9.8 mm to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 275 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ancash in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ancash climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Ancash?
Huaraz
In January Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chimbote
In January Chimbote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Urbanizacion Buenos Aires
In January Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Carhuaz
In January Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Huarmey
In January Huarmey generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ancash, in Peru.
Is January the best time to visit Ancash?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Ancash 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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