PeruThe weather in January in Lima
It's pleasantly warm in January in Lima with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 12°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Lima. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Lima, Peru. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2014, Lima reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 110 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Lima
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lima. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Lima | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 22°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 23°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 10°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 110 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Lima with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 23°C, with nights around 11°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lima is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Lima, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Lima
Temperature in January in Lima over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Lima, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Lima
Total precipitation in January in Lima over the years
Daily UV index in January in Lima
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Lima, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Lima by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lima. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.