Climate and Average Weather in Peru
Because Peru has such a diverse geography the climate also varies per region. If it's warm on the coast, it can be very cold in the mountains and you can find completely different weather in the jungle.
On the coast winter lasts from June to September. During this period, the mountainous areas are often sunny and warm during the day but cold at night. In the Amazon region of Peru and the lower area east of the Andes mountains, the daytime temperature is fairly constant all year round with 30 to 33 degrees Celsius (86 - 91.4 degrees Fahrenheit). Due to the high relative humidity, it can feel even hotter. In the 'dry months' the maximum temperatures can rise a little further, especially in July and August.
Heavy rains in the mountains and jungle last from December to April. It hardly ever rains in Lima and most of the coast. However there are some places, like Tumbes and Piura, which have tropical climates.
The best time to visit the Peruvian coast is from November to April. The sun shines often and you will experience pleasant temperatures. The best travel time for the Andes mountains is from May to October.
Interested in more detailed Weather and Climate information?
Please select the city below you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperatures over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical weather data like humidity, wind speed and water temperature.
