Huaraz weather in January

Huaraz, Peru
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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 high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 49°F
Rainfall196 mm / 7.7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days31 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine9 h/day
Daylight12.6 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall1.3 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.

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