Paracas Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Paracas, Ica, Peru. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Paracas experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 30 mm (1.2 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The wettest period in Paracas occurs in February, which receives around 7.7 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, August, Paracas experiences almost no rainfall, totaling approximately 0.7 mm (0.03 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Paracas Temperature page.

Paracas's average annual precipitation is 30 mm (1.2 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Paracas:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Paracas's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Paracas Climate page.