Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Vinicunca, Peru in January
Weather score17Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 161mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
161mm
Sun
4.5h
Weather score
17
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 161mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Vinicunca, Peru with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January12°C average high
January is close to Vinicunca's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsApril to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January161mm average rain
January is one of Vinicunca's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.5 hours average sun
January is one of Vinicunca's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January17 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
