Ucayali Weather in January

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

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Pucallpa

Planning a getaway to Ucayali, Peru this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ucayali in January

Ucayali, Peru is a region in Peru. January in Ucayali generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Pucallpa. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

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

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 286 mm (11 in) in Pucallpa.

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Best Places to Visit in Ucayali in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Ucayali

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Ucayali, Peru?

Pucallpa

In January Pucallpa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
277 mm (11 in)
286 mm (11 in)
321 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
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Climate in Pucallpa →

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Ucayali weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Ucayali, Peru in January. The popular destination of Pucallpa averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Ucayali, Peru during January range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Pucallpa.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pucallpa records an average of 286 mm (11 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Ucayali, Peru.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ucayali, Peru?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Ucayali, Peru due to the typically poor weather in Pucallpa.

On average, the best time to visit Ucayali, Peru is in July with generally tolerable weather in Pucallpa. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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