Cusco weather in January
Cusco in January averages 14°C (57°F) and 159 mm of rain. It is one of the wetter months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Cusco, January is the fifth warmest and the wettest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (57°F)
8–20°C · 47–67°F
- Rainfall
- 159 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- —
What is Cusco like in January?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Expect frequent rain — this is a wet month.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cusco in January?
A proper waterproof, not a folding umbrella
159 mm in the month usually arrives as heavy bursts that an umbrella will not cover.
A dry bag for phone and documents
Worth it for one downpour caught between the taxi and the door.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (47°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Cusco is about the same temperature as December and 32 mm wetter than it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
January in Cusco is about the same temperature as February and 26 mm wetter than it, which averages 14°C (56°F).
Daylight in Cusco in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 12 hours 50 minutes in Cusco, rising about 05:31 and setting about 18:22 local time.
January ends 13 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
Where to stay in Cusco
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Cusco
What to read before you book.
Cusco weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 57°F | 159 mm |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 133 mm |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 106 mm |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 36 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 7 mm |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 3 mm |
| July | 11°C / 51°F | 5 mm |
| August | 12°C / 53°F | 6 mm |
| September | 13°C / 56°F | 17 mm |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 50 mm |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 78 mm |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 127 mm |
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FAQs about Cusco in January
January climate averages for Cusco, 1991–2020.
Cusco averages 14°C (57°F) in January, ranging from about 8°C (47°F) at night to 20°C (67°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Yes, a lot. January brings about 159 mm, which makes it one of the wetter months here — expect heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle.
They are about the same. January averages 14°C (57°F) and February 14°C (56°F), so temperature alone will not decide between them.
January is about as warm as December, and 32 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is August to November; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 50 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 12 hours 55 minutes in December and 11 hours 20 minutes in June.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 05:31 and sunset about 18:22 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 13 minutes shorter than it starts.
