Peru weather in July
Thinking about venturing to Peru this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Peru in July?
In July, Peru experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Cotahuasi at 12°C to very warm in Pucallpa at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Pucallpa and -4°C in Cotahuasi.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ica with an average of 0.6 mm to heavy rainfall in Francisco de Orellana with 191 mm. The city Lima usually sees around 30 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For a closer look at July's conditions in Peru, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Peru's yearly weather, check out our Peru climate page.
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Popular destinations in Peru
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Peru?
Average weather in Lima
In July Lima generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cusco
In July Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Arequipa
In July Arequipa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Puno
In July Puno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Machu Picchu
In July Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Peru.
Is July the best time to visit Peru?
In our opinion, July is a good time to visit Peru with overall perfect weather in Lima. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Peru is in with generally perfect weather in Lima.
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