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%
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
| Month | Day | Night | Chance 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
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance 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.