The climate of Cusco in January is humid. An average of 238 mm precipitation is recorded over 29 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in December, an average of 208 mm is recorded over 28 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Cusco in January, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 14°C, while the minimum falls to about 8°C. The month's average temperature is 11°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Cusco in January: 19°C as a maximum in 2011 and 5°C as a minimum in 2009.
In January, the days last on average 12:49 in Cusco. The sun rises around 05:33 and sets around 18:22.
With only fair weather, the month of January is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Cusco in Peru remains possible depending on your priorities.
In January, the most favorable activities in Cusco are: Cultural visits and heritage, Nightlife and Gastronomy.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Hiking and trekking and Nature and landscapes.
