When to go · Chimbote

Chimbote in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (summer heat, more rain).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: Medium; Peru overall
Prices: Medium; Peru overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Chimbote

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (summer heat, more rain).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ChimboteHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 1 day

Peru overall: Andes rainy season: afternoon storms, landslide risk on the Machu Picchu line; Lima sunny.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chimbote, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (summer heat, more rain).

May: Inside Chimbote's best window: May–Sep (dry, cooler).

Chimbote: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.