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Virú Weather in January

Virú in January

The short of it: Virú in January averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 12 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 12 h 34 min

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

January in Virú brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 18°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 34 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 September and July.

Against its neighbours, Virú runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Puente Viru, 3 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Virú, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus December
2° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 34 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Puente ViruLa Libertad3 km WSW28°18°4.0 mm
Victor RaulLa Libertad8 km W28°18°4.0 mm
Buena VistaLa Libertad15 km ESE29°18°6.0 mm
SalaverryLa Libertad33 km NW28°17°3.0 mm
Alto SalaverryLa Libertad36 km NW28°17°4.0 mm
MiramarLa Libertad37 km NW28°17°4.0 mm
Santo DomingoLa Libertad39 km NNW28°17°6.0 mm
MocheLa Libertad39 km NW27°17°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Virú Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like December: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Virú by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°18°5.0 mm14 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°19°6.0 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°19°8.0 mm13 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
April27°17°2.0 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°15°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°15°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°14°2.0 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°14°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°14°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°15°2.0 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°16°3.0 mm14 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Virú in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Virú in January?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Virú?

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

How long are the days in Virú in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 12 h 34 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 38 min in June to 12 h 37 min in December.

Does it snow in Virú in January?

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

What should I pack for Virú in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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