January · Peru
Best time to visit Puno in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puno in January
Average temperature 10°C, 77 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Puno scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puno sits on the Peruvian shore of Lake Titicaca, with the floating Uros islands just offshore.
January holds up well in Puno — 9th best month
Expect 10°C (50°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 77 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puno in January?
- In January, Puno averages 10°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Puno?
- January earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puno in January?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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