Peru · WinterMonth summary
Peru weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Peru in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.6/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Peru in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Peru enjoys 24°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 20°C | 24°C | 11% | 0.4 | 11.1h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ February | 21°C | 26°C | 14% | 0.5 | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ March | 21°C | 25°C | 18% | 0.6 | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 19°C | 23°C | 4% | 0.1 | 10.8h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 21°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.3h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 19°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 19°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 18°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 19°C | 0% | 0.1 | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 20°C | 2% | 0.1 | 10.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 21°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 18°C | 22°C | 6% | 0.3 | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Peru averages 24°C, 11% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Peru in January
Is January a good time to visit Peru?
January is an excellent time to visit Peru (score 8.6/10). With 24°C, 11.1h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Peru in January?
With 24°C and 11.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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