Maras Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Maras, Peru, is famous for its salt mines and is often visited from Urubamba or Cusco. The town enjoys relatively mild and stable temperatures throughout the year. However, it has a relatively wet climate, with high levels of precipitation, especially during the rainy season. Let’s explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview.
Monthly Temperature in Maras
In Maras temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C (59°F) in November to a moderate 13°C (55°F) in July.
Nighttime temperatures range from 5°C (41°F) in November to 1°C (34°F) in July.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Maras
Maras experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1679 mm (66 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Maras bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 263 mm (10 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 32 mm (1.3 in) over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Maras Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Maras
In Maras, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Maras by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Maras.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 67%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Maras 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Maras
Weather patterns in Maras vary throughout the year, offering different conditions for visitors depending on the season. Each time of year brings its own unique weather characteristics. If we needed to point out one good month to visit, it would be July, the driest month with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall.Be aware that January, February, March, November and December typically bring the highest precipitation levels. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
