Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Southern Coast (Peru), Peru in January
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
18mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Southern Coast (Peru), Peru with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January20°C average high
January is close to Southern Coast (Peru)'s usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January18mm average rain
January sits near Southern Coast (Peru)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and April to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.2 hours average sun
January is one of Southern Coast (Peru)'s cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January21°C average sea
January is one of Southern Coast (Peru)'s warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January53 weather score
January sits close to Southern Coast (Peru)'s yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary and March to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.