Junín Weather in January

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

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Huancayo La Merced San Ramón Satipo

Considering a trip to Junín, Peru this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Junín in January

Junín, Peru is a region in Peru. The weather in Junín in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Tarma at 13°C (55°F) and warm in Satipo at 25°C (77°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Satipo and 5°C (41°F) in Tarma. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Junín, Peru.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tarma with an average of 221 mm (8.7 in) to heavy rainfall in La Merced with 479 mm (19 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Junín in January

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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 Junín

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

Temperature range in Junín (January)

Precipitation variation in Junín (January)

Huancayo

In January Huancayo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
271 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Huancayo →

La Merced

In January La Merced generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
438 mm (17 in)
479 mm (19 in)
506 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in La Merced →

San Ramón

In January San Ramón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
420 mm (17 in)
455 mm (18 in)
484 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in San Ramón →

Satipo

In January Satipo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
279 mm (11 in)
304 mm (12 in)
307 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Satipo →

Tarma

In January Tarma generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°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
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tarma →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huancayo 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
La Merced 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 479 mm (19 in)
San Ramón 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 455 mm (18 in)
Satipo 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 304 mm (12 in)
Tarma 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 221 mm (8.7 in)

Junín weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Junín, Peru brings poor weather. In Huancayo, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

Huancayo averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Rainfall in Junín, Peru peaks during January. Huancayo averages roughly 242 mm (9.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Junín, Peru?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Junín, Peru with often poor weather in Huancayo.

On average, the best time to visit Junín, Peru is in April, May, June, July, August, October and November with generally unpleasant weather in Huancayo.

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