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Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Peru · Cusco · January
Cusco in Januaryhow the month reads
January is a mixed month — worth planning against specific weeks inside Peru, with average temperatures for the region. The safety bulletins below apply.
- Rank
- 7 of 12
- Score
- 25/100
January match
25/100
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What’s open · January
Things to do in Cusco in January
- LimitedRainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
the stripes are often under snow or cloud and the trail turns to mud
Sources: bushop.com, salkantaytrekking.com
- OpenClassic Inca Trail
permit-only, and permits for the dry months sell out well in advance
Sources: alpacaexpeditions.com, trexperienceperu.com
- OpenMachu Picchu
open every day of the year, on timed entry by circuit; reached by train when the Inca Trail is shut
Source: trexperienceperu.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
- Temperature19°C−0.1°C vs. yearly mean
- Month rank7 of 12for Cusco
- Best monthsSeptember · June · Julyhighest regional score
12-month temperature · Cusco
January in context
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 18.6 |
| February | 18.3 |
| March | 18.6 |
| April | 18.8 |
| May | 18.3 |
| June | 17.7 |
| July | 18.0 |
| August | 18.7 |
| September | 19.6 |
| October | 19.6 |
| November | 19.5 |
| December | 19.0 |
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Peru
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
Parts of Peru carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
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