Ica Weather in January

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

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Paracas Ica Nazca Pisco

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

What to Expect in Ica in January

Ica, Peru is a region in Peru. January in Ica generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Pisco to 29°C (84°F) in Ica. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Ica and 21°C (70°F) in Pisco.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ica, Peru, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Paracas with an average of 6.5 mm (0.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Nazca with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Explore Ica by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ica - and find the best time to visit. (based on Paracas)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April25°C (77°F) May23°C (73°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September21°C (70°F) October21°C (70°F) November22°C (72°F) December24°C (75°F)
Best Time to Visit Ica →

Best Places to Visit in Ica in January

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

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 Ica

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

Temperature range in Ica (January)

Precipitation variation in Ica (January)

Paracas

In January Paracas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Paracas →

Ica

In January Ica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ica →

Nazca

In January Nazca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Nazca →

Pisco

In January Pisco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Pisco →

Chincha Alta

In January Chincha Alta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Chincha Alta →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paracas 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 6.5 mm (0.3 in)
Ica 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Nazca 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Pisco 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Chincha Alta 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
El Carmen 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)

Ica weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ica, Peru in January?

Ica, Peru typically experiences excellent weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Paracas average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ica, Peru in January?

In Paracas, the average daytime high in January is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does Ica, Peru get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Paracas averages just 6.5 mm (0.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Ica, Peru.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ica, Peru?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Ica, Peru with overall excellent weather in Paracas.

Generally speaking, provide excellent weather in Paracas.

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