Peru Weather by Month – Climate & Best Time to Visit

Peru in January

In January the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Cusco to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from low in Cotahuasi with 12°C (54°F) to very high in Piura with 34°C (93°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in January here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in February

In February the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Cusco to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from low in Cotahuasi with 12°C (54°F) to very high in Piura with 34°C (93°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Peru. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in February here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in February: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in February: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in March

In March the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Cusco to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from low in Huancavelica with 12°C (54°F) to very high in Piura with 34°C (93°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in March here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in April

In April the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Iquitos to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from low in Huancavelica with 12°C (54°F) to very high in Sullana with 34°C (93°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in April here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in April: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in April: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in May

In May the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Iquitos to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from low in Huancavelica with 11°C (52°F) to very high in Sullana with 33°C (91°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in May here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in June

In June the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Iquitos to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from low in Huancavelica with 11°C (52°F) to very high in Pucallpa with 31°C (88°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in June here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in June: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in June: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in July

In July the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Huancavelica to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from low in Huancavelica with 10°C (50°F) to very high in Pucallpa with 31°C (88°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in July here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in July: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in July: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in August

In August the weather in Peru ranges from mixed in Ollantaytambo to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from low in Huancavelica with 11°C (52°F) to very high in Iberia with 33°C (91°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Peru.

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in August here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in September

In September the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Ollantaytambo to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from low in Huancavelica with 11°C (52°F) to very high in Iberia with 33°C (91°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in September here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in September: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in September: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in October

In October the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Iquitos to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from low in Huancavelica with 12°C (54°F) to very high in Pucallpa with 32°C (90°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in October here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in November

In November the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Machu Picchu to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from moderate in Huancavelica with 13°C (55°F) to very high in Yurimaguas with 32°C (90°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in November here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in November: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in November: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru in December

In December the weather in Peru ranges from less favorable in Cusco to excellent in Lima. The temperatures range from moderate in Chavín de Huantar with 12°C (54°F) to very high in Sullana with 32°C (90°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Peru in December here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Peru Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Peru in January

Peru in February

Peru in March

Peru in April

Peru in May

Peru in June

Peru in July

Peru in August

Peru in September

Peru in October

Peru in November

Peru in December

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