January · Peru
Best time to visit Huaraz in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Huaraz in January
Average temperature 9°C, 11 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Huaraz scores 8.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 11 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Huaraz is the trekking hub of the Cordillera Blanca, with glacial lakes and snow peaks above the valley.
January in Huaraz — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)
January averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 11 mm for the month, with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight to work with.
A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Huaraz (8th of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Huaraz in January?
- In January, Huaraz averages 9°C, 11 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Huaraz?
- January earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Huaraz in January?
- Expect about 11 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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