January · Peru
Best time to visit Huayna Picchu in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Huayna Picchu in January
Average temperature 14°C, 84 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Huayna Picchu scores 8.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Huayna Picchu is the sharp peak above Machu Picchu, climbed by Inca stone stairways to a high viewpoint.
January in Huayna Picchu — reliably good (9th best month)
January averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 84 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Huayna Picchu in January?
- In January, Huayna Picchu averages 14°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Huayna Picchu?
- January earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Huayna Picchu in January?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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