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Peru in January |
Peru in January : Travel budget & tourist seasons.
Budget your trip depending on your departure time.
Beyond the tourist season (low, medium or high season) of the destination country, prices of your flight, hotel or all-inclusive stays may also vary depending on the demand in your country (our rates are evaluated from western Europe).
Thus, from western Europe, a stay will often be more expensive for a start during the school holidays.
In January, here's what you can expect on average:
• All-inclusive stays: 2656 € / week
• Round-trip flight: 1058 €
• Tourist season: low
Climate in January, picked destinations
In January, weather conditions in Peru make it a good trip destination, however some areas should be avoided. Among our chosen destinations (see below), the average temperatures you'll face in January would be between 14.5°C and 24.0°C, with exceptional possible peaks as low as 4°C and high as 31°C as observed in previous years.Depending on your exact destination, you can face more or less rain, the average amount of rain observed during January in Peru is 83 mm and you can have between 0 and 18 rainy days. If you want to avoid rain, your preferred destination could be Lima.
Note that the gap in temperature between the different areas in the country is high and the number of rainy days can vary greatly, therefore you should pick your destination carefully if you decide to go in Peru in January.
Based on weather conditions, our advice for one of the best destinations in Peru during January is Lima.
Click on the name of a city to read more details about it, have more climate data history and see weather forecasts.
| City | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| Cuzco | 5 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 25 | 163 | 18 |  |
| Lima | 6 | 20 | 29 | 15 | 31 | 3 | 0 |  |
Peru: Climate & Weather
There are two main seasons that alternate: A wet season from October to April and a dry season from May to September.
These seasons vary according to the area: The humidity is higher in the tropical areas, particularly from January to April. The coast is more pleasant from December to March, as it is milder and less foggy. In the Andes, it is drier during May which is therefore the time to go hiking.
The best time to visit the Amazon forest is between April and November to avoid the high humidity.
These seasons vary according to the area: The humidity is higher in the tropical areas, particularly from January to April. The coast is more pleasant from December to March, as it is milder and less foggy. In the Andes, it is drier during May which is therefore the time to go hiking.
The best time to visit the Amazon forest is between April and November to avoid the high humidity.
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