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Cusco in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Cusco in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Cusco in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Cusco in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +61°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 30 rainy days with an average precipitation of 234 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Cusco;

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
234 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
30 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cusco has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Cusco in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cusco for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +64°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +39°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +63°F.

Is Cusco warm or cold in January?

Cusco is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Cusco, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cusco in January

Cusco weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+63°F+61°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+37°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+73°F+70°F+72°F
Rainfall
189 mm234 mm208 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
78%81%81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
100
Rainy days
293028
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 189 mm to 234 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cusco in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cusco is gradually decreasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Cusco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 94%, leading to total precipitation of around 180 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Cusco, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Cusco wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 234 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Cusco?

This is the weather in Cusco in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+64°F
2 January
🌧️
+64°F
3 January
🌧️
+66°F
4 January
🌧️
+63°F
5 January
🌧️
+63°F
6 January
🌧️
+64°F
7 January
☁️
+66°F
8 January
☁️
+65°F
9 January
🌧️
+66°F
10 January
🌧️
+66°F
11 January
☁️
+66°F
12 January
🌧️
+67°F
13 January
☁️
+67°F
14 January
☁️
+69°F
15 January
☁️
+67°F
16 January
🌧️
+65°F
17 January
🌧️
+64°F
18 January
🌧️
+63°F
19 January
🌧️
+57°F
20 January
☁️
+66°F
21 January
🌧️
+64°F
22 January
☁️
+66°F
23 January
☀️
+69°F
24 January
☁️
+67°F
25 January
🌧️
+63°F
26 January
🌧️
+57°F
27 January
🌧️
+62°F
28 January
🌧️
+64°F
29 January
🌧️
+61°F
30 January
🌧️
+60°F
31 January
🌧️
+62°F
In January 2023 Cusco had 1 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cusco climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cusco in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+58°F) and the highest in 2020 (+65°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 948 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1612 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cusco in January:

Is January a good time to visit Cusco?

It’s always a good time to visit Cusco, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cusco in January?

January has mild temperatures in Cusco. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cusco rainy in January?

Cusco is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cusco in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cusco in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Peru

Check out the weather for other cities in Peru.

Monthly weather in Cusco

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cusco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.