Cusco Weather in January
Peru · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (63°F)
Avg low7°C (44°F)
Rainfall119 mm (4.7 in)
RatingPoor 4.1/10
In January, Cusco has average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F). The month is moderately rainy, with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain spread over 21 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Cusco?
January is not the best time to visit Cusco (4.1/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in April to October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (63°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (53°F) |
| Rainfall | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 21 |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Cloud cover | 83% |
| Daylight | 12.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.2 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with 20 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Cusco in January
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Cusco weather in other months
Jan17°C / 7°C119 mmPoorFeb17°C / 7°C156 mmPoorMar17°C / 7°C92 mmFairApr17°C / 7°C51 mmExcellentMay17°C / 6°C8 mmExcellentJun17°C / 6°C5 mmExcellentJul18°C / 5°C7 mmExcellentAug19°C / 6°C6 mmExcellentSep19°C / 7°C15 mmExcellentOct19°C / 7°C61 mmExcellentNov19°C / 7°C81 mmGoodDec18°C / 7°C139 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit CuscoFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Arequipa25°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Trujillo27°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Lima26°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Callao26°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Bogota20°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Buenos Aires28°C · 96 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Arequipa25°C · 33 mm
- La Paz16°C · 125 mm
- Lima26°C · 3 mm
- Callao26°C · 3 mm
- Sucre22°C · 116 mm
- Trujillo27°C · 30 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.