Cordillera Blanca Weather in January

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

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Huaraz Caraz Chiquián

Thinking about venturing to the Cordillera Blanca, Peru this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Cordillera Blanca in January

The Cordillera Blanca, Peru is a region in Peru. January in the Cordillera Blanca generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Huaraz at 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C (70°F). At night it cools down to 4°C (39°F) in Chiquián and 3°C (37°F) in Huaraz.

For a closer look at conditions across the Cordillera Blanca, Peru, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 275 mm (11 in).

Explore the Cordillera Blanca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cordillera Blanca — and find the best time to visit. (based on Huaraz)

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March12°C (54°F) April13°C (55°F) May13°C (55°F) This monthJune13°C (55°F) July13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September12°C (54°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Cordillera Blanca in January

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

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 the Cordillera Blanca

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

Temperature range in the Cordillera Blanca (January)

Precipitation variation in the Cordillera Blanca (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 →

Caraz

In January Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
275 mm (11 in)
315 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Chiquián

In January Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Chiquián →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cordillera Blanca in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Caraz 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 275 mm (11 in)
Chiquián 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)

The Cordillera Blanca weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in January?

January in the Cordillera Blanca, 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 the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in January?

Daytime temperatures in Huaraz peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in January, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does the Cordillera Blanca, Peru get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru. Average rainfall in Huaraz sits around 110 mm (4.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Huaraz, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Huaraz. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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