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When to go · Mazán

Mazán in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Apr (heavy rain, river rises, boats may be delayed).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
18
Crowds
Medium
Peru overall
Prices
Medium
Peru overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Mazán

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Apr (heavy rain, river rises, boats may be delayed).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • MazánHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 18 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 Mazán, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jun: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 18

    Jun: 11 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Jun: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Apr (heavy rain, river rises, boats may be delayed).

June: Inside Mazán's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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