When to go · January
Peru in January
Workable but with caveats
Wet season in Andes
Daytime high
21°C
70°F
Overnight low
5°C
41°F
Rainfall
155 mm
wet
Crowd levels
low
quiet
Prices
low
value window
What to expect in Peru in January
January brings mild weather to Peru, with daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and overnight lows near 5°C (41°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 155 mm of rainfall on average. Wet season in Andes.
January is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs June–August, for context.
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