Weather in January in Colca Canyon
Planning a trip to Colca Canyon this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Colca Canyon in January?
Colca Canyon 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 and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Cabanaconde. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colca Canyon in January, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Colca Canyon, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 204 mm in Cabanaconde.For a more detailed look at Colca Canyon's conditions throughout the year, check out our Colca Canyon climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Peru, check out our Colca Canyon's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Colca Canyon?
Cabanaconde
In January Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chivay
In January Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yanque
In January Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Coporaque
In January Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colca Canyon, in Peru.
Is January the best time to visit Colca Canyon?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cabanaconde, January may not be the ideal time to visit Colca Canyon.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Colca Canyon.
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