When to go · Desaguadero
Desaguadero in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rainy, colder).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rainy, colder).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Desaguadero's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views).
- JuneGreatInside Desaguadero's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views).
- JulyGreatInside Desaguadero's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views).
- AugustGreatInside Desaguadero's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views).
Weather in January
- DesaguaderoHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- Medium
- Prices · Peru overall
- Medium
Peru overall: Andes rainy season: afternoon storms, landslide risk on the Machu Picchu line; Lima sunny.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Desaguadero, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5
May: 5
Crowds
Jan: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rainy, colder).
May: Inside Desaguadero's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views).
Desaguadero: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings