Colca Canyon Weather in January

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

Planning a trip to Colca Canyon, Peru this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Colca Canyon in January

Colca Canyon, Peru is a region in Peru. January in Colca Canyon generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Cabanaconde.

For a closer look at conditions across Colca Canyon, Peru, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 204 mm (8 in) in Cabanaconde.

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Best Places to Visit in Colca Canyon in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colca Canyon.

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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 Colca Canyon

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

Temperature range in Colca Canyon (January)

Precipitation variation in Colca Canyon (January)

Cabanaconde

In January Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
204 mm (8 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
24 days
Weather conditions

Chivay

In January Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
203 mm (8 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
25 days
Weather conditions

Yanque

In January Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
204 mm (8 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
25 days
Weather conditions

Coporaque

In January Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
203 mm (8 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
25 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cabanaconde 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Chivay 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Yanque 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Coporaque 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 203 mm (8 in)

Colca Canyon weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colca Canyon, Peru in January?

Colca Canyon, Peru typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cabanaconde average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Colca Canyon, Peru in January?

Average temperatures in Colca Canyon, Peru during January range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Cabanaconde.

Does Colca Canyon, Peru get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Colca Canyon, Peru, with Cabanaconde averaging around 204 mm (8 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Colca Canyon, Peru?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cabanaconde, January may not be the ideal time to visit Colca Canyon, Peru.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Cabanaconde. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be poor.

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