Climate and Weather of Colca Canyon, Peru

In Peru you have several regions, one of which is called Colca Canyon. The most popular city in this region is Cabanaconde, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Colca Canyon. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Colca Canyon changes throughout the year, with no distinct months of consistently pleasant temperatures.

The warmest weather in Colca Canyon arrives in November, when temperatures climb to 16°C. In contrast, July sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of 13°C.

When it comes to rainfall, Colca Canyon sees significant variations throughout the year. February tends to be the wettest, receiving 233 mm of rain, while July is much drier with just 11 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February and March, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 199 mm to 233 mm monthly. Rainfall in June and July is at its lowest, remaining under 12 mm.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Colca Canyon, Peru?

Please select a city below the map 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 temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.