Machu Picchu in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Machu Picchu in january 2025
The weather in Machu Picchu in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather 44.3cm
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
26%
20%
6%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
35%
9%
7%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
36%
9%
6%
Weather at 3am
49°F
36%
35%
12%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Machu Picchu in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Machu Picchu in january.
The climate of Machu Picchu in january is good
In january in Machu Picchu, the climate is wet (with 6.1in of rainfall over 11 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in december there is an average of 5.2in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is quite cold there january, but it is bearable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 61°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Machu Picchu is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Machu Picchu in january with a maximum record of 72°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 8 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 26% of the month.
On average, in Machu Picchu, the days of january last 12:48. The sun rises at 05:36 and sets at 18:24.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in Machu Picchu.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Machu Picchu in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (34%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 44.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.87km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:24 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:48 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Machu Picchu in january 2024:
43°F to 56°F
40°F to 50°F
41°F to 59°F
43°F to 56°F
40°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 61°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 59°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
40°F to 58°F
47°F to 61°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
43°F to 54°F
40°F to 52°F
47°F to 61°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 58°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 54°F
43°F to 58°F
43°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in Peru in january
Cities near Machu Picchu:
| Laguna Humantay in january | good weather |
| Ollantaytambo in january | good weather |
| Choquequirao in january | tolerable weather |
| Maras in january | tolerable weather |
| Laguna Piuray in january | tolerable weather |
| Abancay in january | tolerable weather |
| Cusco in january | tolerable weather |
| Pisac in january | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional del Manu in january | tolerable weather |
| Vinicunca in january | very bad weather |
| Ayacucho in january | bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Otishi in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Machu Picchu
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Weather data for Machu Picchu in january:
Weather data for Machu Picchu for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Machu Picchu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Machu Picchu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Machu Picchu.