Huaraz weather in January
January in Huaraz: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 31 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Huaraz · #213 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Huaraz climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Rainfall | 196 mm / 7.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 31 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 cm / 0.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 20 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Huaraz in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Huaraz?
- January in Huaraz: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 31 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Huaraz on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Huaraz in January?
- In January, Huaraz averages a daily high of 17.9°C and a low of 9.4°C, with about 195.8 mm of rain over roughly 31 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Huaraz in January?
- Huaraz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 20 in January.
- Does it snow in Huaraz in January?
- Huaraz sees roughly 1.3 cm of snowfall in January.