Best time to visit Peru in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Peru — the country-average travel-comfort score is 78.3/100. The best months are July, June, August.
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Weather in Peru in January
Typical weather across Peru in January: average high 20.7°C, low 12.9°C, about 103.4 mm of rain, and 10.2 hours of sunshine per day. Among Peru's cities, Lima has the best weather in January (score 97/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Peru avg | Best city (Lima) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 78.3 | 97 |
| High / Low | 20.7° / 12.9° | 24.1° / 19.8° |
| Precipitation | 103.4 mm | 37.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 10.2 | 11 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Peru. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Peru.
When to visit Peru in other months
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