Weather in January in The Cordillera Blanca
Thinking about venturing to the Cordillera Blanca this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca in January?
The Cordillera Blanca 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 to pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C. At night it cools down to 4°C in Chiquián and 3°C in Huaraz.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 109 mm to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 275 mm.For specific regional insights in the Cordillera Blanca for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Cordillera Blanca climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in the Cordillera Blanca?
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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Caraz
In January Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chiquián
In January Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Huaraz, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca.
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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