SeasonMapSamaipata weather in January
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January in Samaipata: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 17 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Samaipata · #539 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Samaipata climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Rainfall | 169 mm / 6.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 18 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Samaipata in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Samaipata's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSamaipata's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
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Samaipata in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Samaipata?
- January in Samaipata: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 17 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Samaipata on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Samaipata in January?
- In January, Samaipata averages a daily high of 23.8°C and a low of 15.5°C, with about 169.2 mm of rain over roughly 17.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Samaipata in January?
- Samaipata has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 18 in January.