Weather in September in Peru
Planning a journey to Peru this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Peru in September?
In September, Peru experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Huaraz at 12°C and very warm in Pucallpa at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Pucallpa and 1°C in Huaraz.To explore the conditions in Peru in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Paracas with an average of 0.7 mm to heavy rainfall in Huanuco with 244 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine in Lima. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Peru climate page.
Where to go in Peru in September
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Peru?
Lima
In September 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.
Cusco
In September Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Arequipa
In September Arequipa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Puno
In September Puno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Machu Picchu
In September Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Peru.
Is September the best time to visit Peru?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Lima, September might be a good time to visit Peru. 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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