Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
Sauce Weather in January
January in Sauce brings very high temperatures around 30°C (86°F) during the day, dropping to 21°C (70°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.
Rainfall in Sauce in January
Sauce is in the rainy season in January, with rain on around 16 days and an average of 187 mm (7.4 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.
Temperature in Sauce in January
January in Sauce brings very high temperatures, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and nights around 21°C (70°F). Mornings and evenings are often more comfortable than the peak afternoon hours. Nights remain mild at 21°C (70°F), making evenings a pleasant time to be outdoors.January in Sauce has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
Sauce Temperature in January
Min Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Max Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Chance of Rain
54%
Precipitation
187 mm (7.4 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Sauce Weather by Month
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Daily Historical Temperatures
48-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Sauce typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 30°C (86°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 22°C (72°F).
Average temperatures in January
Daily Historical Precipitation
48-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in January
Historical weather records for Sauce in January
Browse day-by-day weather records for Sauce spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Sauce historical weather extremes in January
Based on 24 years of weather observations in Sauce between 2001 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
- Sauce recorded its highest January temperature of 38°C (100°F) on January 30, 2025.
- The lowest daytime temperature in January was 23°C (73°F), recorded on January 12, 2009.
- The coldest night in January in Sauce was on January 2, 2019, with a minimum of 17°C (63°F).
Best Places in Peru in January
Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Peru in January →
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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).
What to Wear in Sauce in January
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in Sauce in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling7/10 -
Walking7/10 -
Camping6/10 -
Outdoor sports7/10
Sauce 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in January
Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Iquitos
31°C (88°F) Trujillo
26°C (79°F) Lima
25°C (77°F) Arequipa
17°C (63°F) Puno15°C (59°F) Machu Picchu16°C (61°F) Cusco16°C (61°F) Urubamba14°C (57°F) Bucket list
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