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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit El Carmen.
El Carmen, Ica, Peru, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 24°C (75°F), peaking in March at 25°C (77°F) and dipping in July to 22°C (72°F).
With just 172 mm (6.8 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, El Carmen experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in March. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 22°C (72°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in March to 15°C (59°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
El Carmen is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 172 mm (6.8 in). El Carmen can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 59 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our El Carmen Precipitation page.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 84%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
El Carmen has very little rainfall for most of the year.
Daytime highs range from 22°C (72°F) in July to 25°C (77°F) in March. Nighttime lows range from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 172 mm (6.8 in). February is the wettest month with 59 mm (2.3 in), while August is the driest with 0.5 mm (0.02 in).
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