Puno Weather in January

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

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Puno Ocosuyo Juliaca Chucuito

Thinking about venturing to Puno, 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 Puno in January

Puno, Peru is a region in Peru. January in Puno generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Puno.

For specific regional insights in Puno, Peru, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Juliaca with an average of 208 mm (8.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Huillanopampa with 270 mm (11 in).

Explore Puno by month

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

January15°C (59°F) February15°C (59°F) March15°C (59°F) April15°C (59°F) May16°C (61°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September17°C (63°F) October17°C (63°F) November18°C (64°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Puno in January

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

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 Puno

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

Temperature range in Puno (January)

Precipitation variation in Puno (January)

Puno

In January Puno 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
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Puno →

Ocosuyo

In January Ocosuyo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
269 mm (11 in)
268 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
17 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ocosuyo →

Juliaca

In January Juliaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
23 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Juliaca →

Chucuito

In January Chucuito generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chucuito →

Huillanopampa

In January Huillanopampa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
270 mm (11 in)
269 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Huillanopampa →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puno 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)
Ocosuyo 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 269 mm (11 in)
Juliaca 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Chucuito 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)
Huillanopampa 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 270 mm (11 in)
Luquina 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 256 mm (10 in)

Puno weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Puno, Peru generally has poor weather conditions. Puno sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Puno peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in January, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Puno, Peru, with Puno averaging around 233 mm (9.2 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Puno, Peru?

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

On average, the best time to visit Puno, Peru is in May, June, July, August and November with generally pleasant weather in Puno. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.

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