Best time to go

Colca Canyon in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Colca Canyon in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Colca Canyon, Peru.

Custom search

Is it worth visiting Colca Canyon in January?

Check your ideal travel criteria and see if the month of January suits your plans to go to Colca Canyon.
What matters most?
Colca Canyon in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Page summary

Colca Canyon in January in summary
Ideal weather
Min 17°C Max 22°C 37 mm 2 day(s) 79% 27% 12.8 h/day
Best activities in January
Cultural visits and heritage
Practical guidelines
High crowding 05:30 18:26
Hourly weather

Average weather in Colca Canyon in January 2027

Ideal weather

The weather in Colca Canyon in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

Loading hourly weather...
Loading hourly weather...
Loading hourly weather...
Climate

Climate of Colca Canyon in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Colca Canyon in January.

Temperatures and rain in Colca Canyon in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in January.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Colca Canyon in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Colca Canyon in January

Check the seasonal normals in Colca Canyon in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature 19.4°C 19.6°C 19.4°C
Maximum temperature 22.2°C 21.9°C 21.6°C
Minimum temperature 16.7°C 17.3°C 17.3°C
Record maximum temperature 26.0°C
(2015)
27.0°C
(2020)
26.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 13.0°C
(2010)
13.0°C
(2011)
13.0°C
(2012)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
28 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 20 km/h 18 km/h 17 km/h
Wind temperature 16.6°C 17.2°C 17.2°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 12.7 mm 37.1 mm 50.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 5 day(s)
(16%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
17 day(s)
(59%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 1 day(s)
(2%)
2 day(s)
(6%)
2 day(s)
(8%)
Record precipitation in one day 15.6 mm
(2011)
13.2 mm
(2016)
23.0 mm
(2018)
Other weather data
Humidity 72% 79% 83%
Visibility 9.8 km 9.6 km 9.4 km
Cloud cover 16% 27% 35%
UV index 5 5 5
Daily sunshine 13h 13h 13h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h12 05h30 05h45
Sunset time 18h15 18h26 18h20
Day length 13h03 12h56 12h35
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When ideal weather ideal weather ideal weather
Activities and events

What to do in Colca Canyon in January?

Best activities in January
Cultural visits and heritage
Possible activities in January
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Colca Canyon in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Colca Canyon in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
16°C21°C0.1 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
17°C22°C0.4 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
18°C24°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
18°C26°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
18°C26°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
16°C22°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
16°C24°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
17°C22°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
15°C23°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
16°C25°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
16°C23°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
16°C23°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
16°C23°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
17°C23°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
16°C24°C0.1 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
17°C24°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
16°C24°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
16°C23°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
16°C23°C0.0 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
16°C23°C0.0 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
18°C22°C0.0 mm
24
Partly Cloudy
17°C23°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
17°C24°C0.4 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
18°C25°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
18°C25°C0.1 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
18°C24°C0.1 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
18°C25°C0.4 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
19°C25°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
18°C25°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Colca Canyon in January?

Compare cities and destinations near Colca Canyon in January to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Colca Canyon.

Loading...
Every month

Best time to visit Colca Canyon month by month

Compare the weather in Colca Canyon across all months of the year and open each detailed page to find the best time.

Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Colca Canyon in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, this is one of the best times. The weather conditions are ideal in Colca Canyon in January, which places this month 1st out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect an average of 22°C during the day and 17°C at night, with about 37 mm of precipitation spread over 2 rainy days.

Expect about 12.8 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 76/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.
Top