What is the weather like in Cusco vs El Chaltén in January?

In January, Cusco averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 206 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 247 mm.

Cusco vs El Chaltén in January

Cusco is the better pick in January — 82 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cusco is nice, soaked, clean air, while El Chaltén is cool, soaked, clean air.

Cusco vs El Chaltén — January climate, side by side

	Cusco	El Chaltén
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	20°C	11°C
Avg high / low	20° / 8°	12° / 6°
Rainfall	206 mm	247 mm
Rainy days	27	22
Humidity	79%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	21	12

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cusco vs El Chaltén in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cusco or El Chaltén?: Cusco is the better pick in January — 82 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cusco is nice, soaked, clean air, while El Chaltén is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cusco vs El Chaltén in January?: In January, Cusco averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 206 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 247 mm.