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Quebrada de Humahuaca Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina in January.

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Tilcara Purmamarca Humahuaca Uquía

Thinking about venturing to the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina 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 the Quebrada de Humahuaca in January

The Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina is a region in Argentina. January in the Quebrada de Humahuaca generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Tilcara.

To explore the conditions in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Humahuaca with an average of 177 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Purmamarca with 234 mm (9.2 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Tilcara receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Tilcara sees close to 209 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca by month

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

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March18°C (64°F) April19°C (66°F) May17°C (63°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September18°C (64°F) October19°C (66°F) November19°C (66°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Quebrada de Humahuaca in January

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

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 the Quebrada de Humahuaca

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina?

Temperature range in the Quebrada de Humahuaca (January)

Precipitation variation in the Quebrada de Humahuaca (January)

Tilcara

In January Tilcara generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°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
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
209 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
197 mm (7.8 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Tilcara →

Purmamarca

In January Purmamarca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
209 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
225 mm (8.9 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Purmamarca →

Humahuaca

In January Humahuaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
177 mm (7 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Humahuaca →

Uquía

In January Uquía generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Uquía →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, in Argentina.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Quebrada de Humahuaca in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tilcara 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Purmamarca 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Humahuaca 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Uquía 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)

The Quebrada de Humahuaca weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina in January?

In January, the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina generally has poor weather conditions. Tilcara sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina in January?

Average temperatures in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina during January range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Tilcara.

Does the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina, with Tilcara averaging around 230 mm (9.1 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Tilcara, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina.

On average, the best time to visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina is in April, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Tilcara. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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