Peru (Lima) · January
Best travel monthTravel seasonPeru · South America
Max Temp
26.1°C
Min Temp
20.7°C
Sunshine
7.5 h/day
Rain Days
3 days
Water Temp
20.1°C
Rainfall
22.2 mm
Humidity
79%
Avg Temp
23°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
January is among the best months in Peru (Lima): only 3 rain days, 26°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 26°C, cooling to 21°C at night (daily average: 23°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 22 mm total. The sea is 20°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Limas Sommer: Der Garúa-Nebelschleier hebt sich — die Stadt zeigt endlich blauen Himmel. Miraflores und Barranco leben draußen, die Steilküstenparks bei Sonnenuntergang magisch. Beste Zeit für Tagesausflüge nach Paracas und zu den Nazca-Linien.
Packing list for Peru (Lima) in January
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Peru (Lima)?
- Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Peru (Lima) (Climate Score: 86/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Peru (Lima) in January?
- In January, Peru (Lima) sees daily highs of 26°C. Nights cool to 21°C, with a daily average of 23°C.
- How much rain falls in Peru (Lima) in January?
- In January, Peru (Lima) receives an average of 22 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Peru (Lima) get in January?
- Peru (Lima) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in January — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Peru (Lima) in January?
- Water temperature in Peru (Lima) in January averages 20°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
