Chiclayo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The weather in Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru, sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures range from very warm at the high end to roughly warm at the low end. The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels. The nearby royal tombs of Sipán house some of South America's most spectacular pre-Columbian gold artifacts. The busy markets and traditional shamanic healing practices give you an authentic taste of northern Peru's rich cultural heritage.
Monthly Temperature in Chiclayo
The climate in Chiclayo experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in February to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in September.
Nighttime temperatures range from 23°C (73°F) in February to 17°C (63°F) in September.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Chiclayo
Chiclayo sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 204 mm (8 in) of rainfall per year. The seasons in Chiclayo bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, March, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 2 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.4 mm (0.1 in) over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Chiclayo Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Water Temperature in Chiclayo
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C (63°F) in August to 22°C (72°F) in February.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Chiclayo by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chiclayo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Chiclayo
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s (10 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and November to 6 m/s (12 knots) in October and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Chiclayo 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
