San Martin weather in January
Are you planning a trip to San Martin in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in San Martin in January?
San Martin is a region in Peru. January in San Martin generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 20°C in Tarapoto. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sauce with an average of 187 mm to heavy rainfall in Lamas with 275 mm.
For a closer look at January's conditions in San Martin, see the map below. For a more detailed look at San Martin's yearly weather, check out our San Martin climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in San Martin?
Tarapoto
In January Tarapoto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sauce
In January Sauce generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lamas
In January Lamas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°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 San Martin, in Peru.
Is January the best time to visit San Martin?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit San Martin due to the typically poor weather in Tarapoto.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Tarapoto. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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