Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Sacred Valley in January
Little changes in Sacred Valley from December: highs stay near 63°F (17°C), lows near 44°F (7°C), and about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain falls.
Its comfort score of 69/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 5.1 in (129 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What January feels like
Days are mild at around 63°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.1 in (129 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 82%.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort holds steady from December (70 → 69/100).
- Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.1 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sacred Valley in January
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Cervecería del Valle Sagrado
Craft brewery and taproom on the valley road near Ollantaytambo.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.1 in of rain.
MIL Centro
Virgilio Martínez's restaurant beside Moray serving Andean ingredients in tasting menus.
Why now Easy to slot in when January's rain moves in.
El Albergue Restaurante
Farm-to-table restaurant on the Ollantaytambo train platform, with its own farm.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter January days.
Chinchero
Village with Inca terraces, a colonial church and weaving cooperatives.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 5.1 in of rain.
Moray
Concentric circular Inca terraces believed to have been an agricultural test site.
Nearby in January
- Cusco in January~16 mi · highs 61°F, 5.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in January~33 mi · highs 67°F, 5.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,740 m to Sacred Valley's ~3,210 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Sacred Valley in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Sacred Valley?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 69/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – October. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain. Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Sacred Valley in January?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sacred Valley in January?
Yes: about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Sacred Valley in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.1 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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