Monthly climate guide
Chiclayo weather in January
Expect warm weather in Chiclayo in January: afternoons reach about 24°C (75°F), while nights drop to around 21°C (70°F). Around 8 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Only 2 months are warmer in Chiclayo than January.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- Just 150 km apart, but Chiclayo runs about 3°C warmer than Cajamarca this month.
Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
21°C
70°F
Rainfall
8 mm
very dry
Humidity
87%
relative
Sky
71%
cloud · often cloudy
Chiclayo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 21°C / 70°F | 8 mm | 87% | 71% |
| February | 26°C / 78°F | 23°C / 73°F | 17 mm | 85% | 76% |
| March | 25°C / 78°F | 22°C / 72°F | 41 mm | 86% | 77% |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 21°C / 69°F | 12 mm | 88% | 66% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 20°C / 68°F | 6 mm | 89% | 62% |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 66°F | 1 mm | 89% | 53% |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 18°C / 64°F | 1 mm | 90% | 51% |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 17°C / 63°F | 1 mm | 89% | 46% |
| September | 20°C / 67°F | 17°C / 62°F | 2 mm | 89% | 51% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 17°C / 63°F | 5 mm | 89% | 63% |
| November | 21°C / 70°F | 18°C / 64°F | 8 mm | 88% | 59% |
| December | 22°C / 72°F | 19°C / 67°F | 8 mm | 88% | 65% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is January a good time to visit Chiclayo?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Chiclayo →Other Peru cities in January
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Chiclayo in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Chiclayo?
January is a reasonable time for Chiclayo: highs around 24°C and about 8 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Chiclayo in January?
Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 21°C (70°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Chiclayo in January?
Chiclayo typically gets around 8 mm of rain in January — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Chiclayo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.