Peru weather in January - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

January is one of the best months for a holiday in Peru.
Daytime
26°
Night
18°
☀️ Day length
12 h 36 min
Chance of rain
26%
Thunder days
6%
Humid days
76%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARPeru - January vs the year26°18°26°18°26°18°25°16°24°16°23°14°22°13°22°13°22°14°23°15°24°15°24°16°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)262931221715161319212126JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTJan (26°)COLDESTJul (22°)DRIESTAug (13%)WETTESTMar (31%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In January, Peru averages about 26° during the day and 18° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 26%).

Peru weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January 26℃18℃26%
February ★ 26℃18℃29%
March ★ 26℃18℃31%
April ★ 25℃16℃22%
May 24℃16℃17%
June 23℃14℃15%
July 22℃13℃16%
August 22℃13℃13%
September 22℃14℃19%
October ★ 23℃15℃21%
November ★ 24℃15℃21%
December ★ 24℃16℃26%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Peru in January? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
Iquitos 31℃23℃-59%
Chiclayo 29℃20℃22℃4%
Lima 27℃21℃20℃7%
Chincha Alta 27℃19℃24℃3%
Callao 27℃21℃20℃7%
Trujillo 24℃19℃20℃2%
Cajamarca 21℃9℃-52%
Cuzco 19℃8℃-77%
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Peru.

Peru weather - other months

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