SeasonMapPeru in January
January is one of Peru's weaker months (rank 10 of 12): its 13 destinations average 77/100, led by Máncora at 91 — 34°C and 7 rainy days — while Puno is cooler at 14°C and scores 68.
#10 of 12 months for Peru · 13 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Peru in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Máncora | Beach | 34°C | 38 mm · 7 days | 91 tier S | — |
| 2 | Paracas | Beach | 28°C | 6 mm · 2 days | 87 tier A | — |
| 3 | Lima | City | 30°C | 29 mm · 9 days | 85 tier A | — |
| 4 | Trujillo | City | 30°C | 24 mm · 6 days | 85 tier A | — |
| 5 | Cusco | Trekking hub | 20°C | 206 mm · 27 days | 82 tier A | — |
| 6 | Huaraz | Trekking hub | 20°C | 195 mm · 30 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 7 | Ica | City | 32°C | 32 mm · 7 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 8 | Arequipa | City | 23°C | 223 mm · 27 days | 74 tier B | — |
| 9 | Ollantaytambo | Trekking hub | 21°C | 274 mm · 31 days | 73 tier B | — |
| 10 | Chachapoyas | Trekking hub | 20°C | 320 mm · 29 days | 70 tier B | — |
| 11 | Puno | City | 14°C | 218 mm · 27 days | 68 tier C | — |
| 12 | Aguas Calientes | Trekking hub | 23°C | 309 mm · 31 days | 67 tier C | — |
| 13 | Iquitos | City | 38°C | 263 mm · 25 days | 53 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Peru in January
- Sea lion pups on the Ballestas · Paracas · 15 Dec – 15 Mar (usually)
- Christmas and New Year · Lima · 20 Dec – 2 Jan
- Gocta at full flow · Chachapoyas · 15 Dec – 30 Apr (usually)
- Aniversario de Iquitos · Iquitos · 1–6 Jan
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 2 of Peru's 6 well-known places this month.