Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Colca Canyon, Peru in January
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 105mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
105mm
Sun
5.7h
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 105mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Colca Canyon, Peru with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January14°C average high
January is close to Colca Canyon's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
January105mm average rain
January is one of Colca Canyon's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.7 hours average sun
January is one of Colca Canyon's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August and October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January29 weather score
January scores below Colca Canyon's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
