Loreto weather in January
Considering a trip to Loreto this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Loreto in January?
Loreto is a region in Peru. January in Loreto generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Iquitos. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Yurimaguas with an average of 231 mm to heavy rainfall in Francisco de Orellana with 265 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected in Iquitos. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Loreto for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Loreto climate page.
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Average weather in Iquitos
In January Iquitos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Santa Teresa
In January Santa Teresa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Yucuruche
In January Yucuruche generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mazán
In January Mazán generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Franco
In January Puerto Franco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°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 Loreto, in Peru.
Is January the best time to visit Loreto?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Iquitos, January may not be the ideal time to visit Loreto.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Iquitos. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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