January weather forecast
Huaraz, Peru

The start of the year in Huaraz, Peru brings persistent rainfall, making for an atmospheric, misty setting throughout January. The city experiences a reasonable range of temperatures during this period, the low reading registers at 1°C (33.8°F) and high peaks at 14°C (57.2°F). Though the now wet season doesn't offer much sun, daylight hours are still significant with an average daily duration. This damp period in the city is contrasted by February, which though still rainy, records a slight decrease in rainfall compared to January. All in all, despite the dampness, the weather remains fairly conducive to outdoor activity throughout the month.

Temperature

Huaraz experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) during January through April and September.

Rainfall

In Huaraz, during January, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 110mm (4.33") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 683mm (26.89") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Huaraz, Peru, is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:39 -05.

Sunshine

January through March and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Huaraz.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Huaraz. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 12 during January translates into these guidelines:
Execute all crucial precautions. Warding off sun exposure is non-negotiable. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.