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Chicama Weather in January

Chicama in January

The short of it: Chicama in January averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 12 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 12 h 32 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Chicama an average January high of 29°, a low of 18° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 32 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Chicama runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Farías, 10 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Chicama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus December
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 32 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FaríasLa Libertad10 km WNW28°18°2.0 mm
ChocopeLa Libertad10 km NW29°18°2.0 mm
SalamancaLa Libertad14 km W28°18°2.0 mm
AscopeLa Libertad15 km NNE30°18°5.0 mm
Santiago de CaoLa Libertad16 km SW27°18°2.0 mm
PaijánLa Libertad21 km NW29°18°1.0 mm
MocánLa Libertad23 km NNW30°18°2.0 mm
ChumpónLa Libertad24 km NW29°18°1.0 mm
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The Almanac · Chicama Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
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Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Chicama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°18°3.0 mm14 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°19°4.0 mm13 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
March29°19°6.0 mm12 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
April28°17°2.0 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°15°1.0 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°14°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°14°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°13°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°14°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°14°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
December27°16°2.0 mm14 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chicama in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chicama in January?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Chicama?

The Almanac gives January 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Chicama in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 12 h 32 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 40 min in June to 12 h 35 min in December.

Does it snow in Chicama in January?

Hardly — January nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chicama in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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