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Macusani Weather in January

Macusani in January

The short of it: Macusani in January averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 1° · rain 156 mm · daylight 12 h 52 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & September

January in Macusani brings afternoons near 14° and nights around 1°, with about 156 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 156 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 52 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Macusani runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Kana, 33 km to the NNE, is 2° warmer by day.

January in Macusani, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 22 mm more rain
Versus February
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 52 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KanaPuno33 km NNE16°4°146 mm
AyapataPuno36 km NNE17°5°144 mm
SallacconiPuno48 km E14°2°148 mm
NuñoaPuno49 km SSW16°2°151 mm
CruceroPuno54 km SE15°2°143 mm
EsquenaPuno55 km ENE15°3°144 mm
Mosoc CanchaCuzco Department74 km WSW14°1°171 mm
Huayna AlcaldeCuzco Department74 km WSW14°1°171 mm

The Almanac · Macusani Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Much like December: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 156 mm.

Climate of Macusani by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°1°156 mm7 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
February14°1°150 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
March14°1°119 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
April15°-2°50 mm7 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
May15°-5°14 mm7 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
June15°-8°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
July14°-9°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
August16°-8°8.0 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
September16°-4°31 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
October17°-2°51 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November17°-1°72 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
December15°1°134 mm8 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macusani in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macusani in January?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 14°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 156 mm.

Is January a good time to visit Macusani?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and September.

How long are the days in Macusani in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 12 h 52 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 18 min in June to 12 h 57 min in December.

Does it snow in Macusani in January?

Hardly — January nights average 1 °C (33 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Macusani in January?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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