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:
Colca Canyon, Peru is a region in Peru. January in Colca Canyon generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
For a closer look at conditions across Colca Canyon, Peru, refer to the map below.
Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colca Canyon.
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).
What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Colca Canyon, Peru?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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, 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.
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.
Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Colca Canyon, Peru, with Cabanaconde averaging around 204 mm (8 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.
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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