January weather forecast
Lima, Peru

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Amazing waterfront and the Costa Verde highway line just outside Lima, Peru
Amazing waterfront and the Costa Verde highway line just outside Lima, Peru

Weather in January

As a new year begins, Lima, Peru greets it with moderate weather conditions. Daily sunshine averages 25.6 days, beaming bright for visitors. Though high humidity of 78% might pose a slight discomfort, it does not detract from the overall pleasant conditions. This period witnesses a gentle sea breeze with an average speed of 11.5kpH, creating a soothing urban environment. The highest temperature recorded is 24.8°C (76.6°F), marking January as one of the warmer months.

Temperature

As Lima steps into January, the average high-temperature is measured at a still warm 24.8°C (76.6°F), displaying minor differences from December's 23.1°C (73.6°F). The low temperature average in Lima, Peru, during January reflects a slight decrease to a pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F) from the day's peak.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Lima, during January, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 22.6 rainfall days, and 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Lima, Peru, is 20.6°C (69.1°F).
Note: Most people find swimming in 20.6°C (69.1°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature falls from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), controlling one's breathing becomes harder.

Daylight

In Lima, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of January in Lima, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:40 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. 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. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature in Lima?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Lima, is 24.8°C (76.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 20.3°C (68.5°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Lima?

In Lima, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in Lima in January?

In Lima, Peru, in January, during 3.8 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the sea temperature in January in Lima?

In Lima, in January, the average water temperature is 20.6°C (69.1°F). For most, swimming in 20.6°C (69.1°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

How many hours of daylight does Lima have in January?

The average day length in January in Lima is 12h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lima?

On the first day of January in Lima, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:40 -05.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lima?

The average sunshine duration in January in Lima is 10.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Lima?

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Lima, Peru.

How high is the UV index in January in Lima?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Lima, Peru

Average temperature in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (20°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (14.9°C).

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Average pressure in January
Lima, Peru

Average pressure in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Lima, Peru

Average wind speed in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.4km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Lima, Peru

Average humidity in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lima, Peru

Average rainfall in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average rainfall in January: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Lima, Peru

Average rainfall days in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Lima, Peru

Average sea temperature in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average sea temperature in January: 20.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (15.8°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lima, Peru

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lima, Peru

Average sunshine days in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are August and October (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lima, Peru

Average UV index in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lima, Peru

Average cloud cover in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in January
Lima, Peru

Average visibility in January - Lima, Peru
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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