January verdict

Huanchaco, Peru in January

Weather score70Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

2mm

Sun

6.2h

Sea

20°C

Weather score

70

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Huanchaco, Peru with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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January26°C average high

January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January2mm average rain

January is close to Huanchaco's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

January6.2 hours average sun

January is one of Huanchaco's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February, May, and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January20°C average sea

January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaFebruary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January70 weather score

January scores above Huanchaco's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.