Peru
Huaraz in January: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Balanced monthly profile
The deciding difference
January sits in the middle of the wet season and limits reliable mountain days.
Practical conclusion
Temperatures remain mild, but frequent rain works against a dependable active holiday. This trade-off should drive the travel decision.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
65/100 · #9
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#9
Sun
#9
Published best categories: none
Huaraz · JanuaryPhoto: Murray Foubister · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 16 °C
- Average low
- 3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 69 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 16 | 3 | 11 | 61 | 6.3 | 66 | 1.8 | 64 |
| January (selected) | 16 | 3 | 10 | 51 | 6.1 | 69 | 1.8 | 65 |
| February | 16 | 3 | 10 | 58 | 5.9 | 71 | 1.7 | 64 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (65/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -1 | +0.3 °C | +0.2 °C | +1 | +10.6 mm | +0.2 h | -3.4 % | ±0 m/s |
| February | -1 | -0.2 °C | +0.1 °C | ±0 | +7.1 mm | -0.2 h | +2.3 % | -0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Huaraz in January?
The average daily high is around 16 °C, with an average daily low of about 3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Huaraz in January?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 51 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Huaraz?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Huaraz. January is not among them.