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When to go · January

Peru in January

A solid time to go

Avoid Machu Picchu and Cusco trekking; heavy rain and landslide risk in the Andes.

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Daytime high
26°C
79°F
Overnight low
19°C
66°F
Rainfall
1 mm
dry
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates

What to expect in Peru in January

January brings warm weather to Peru, with daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows near 19°C (66°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 1 mm of rainfall on average. Avoid Machu Picchu and Cusco trekking; heavy rain and landslide risk in the Andes..

January is one of Peru's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

What’s happening in January

  • 🎉
    Marinera Festival · JanNational contest celebrating Peru's elegant coastal courtship dance, drawing thousands of dancers and spectators to Trujillo's Gran Chimú Coliseum for competitive performances across age categories.
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Peru in other months

February
okay
March
okay
April
good
May
great
June
great
July
great
August
great
September
great
October
great
November
good
December
okay

Where else is good to go in January

Japan in January
10°C high · low crowds · good
Thailand in January
32°C high · high crowds · great
Italy in January
12°C high · low crowds · good
Morocco in January
19°C high · low crowds · good
Mexico in January
22°C high · high crowds · great
Costa Rica in January
24°C high · high crowds · great
Australia in January
26°C high · high crowds · good
New Zealand in January
23°C high · high crowds · great