Ica Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ica, Peru in December.

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Paracas Ica Nazca Pisco

Thinking about venturing to Ica, Peru this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Ica in December

Ica, Peru is a region in Peru. December in Ica generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Pisco to 29°C (84°F) in Ica. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Ica and 19°C (66°F) in Pisco.

For specific regional insights in Ica, Peru, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Paracas with an average of 2.3 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Nazca with 22 mm (0.9 in).

Explore Ica by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ica - and find the best time to visit. (based on Paracas)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April25°C (77°F) May23°C (73°F) June21°C (70°F) July21°C (70°F) This monthAugust20°C (68°F) September21°C (70°F) October21°C (70°F) November22°C (72°F) December24°C (75°F)
Best Time to Visit Ica →

Best Places to Visit in Ica in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ica.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ica

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Ica, Peru?

Temperature range in Ica (December)

Precipitation variation in Ica (December)

Paracas

In December Paracas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Paracas →

Ica

In December Ica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ica →

Nazca

In December Nazca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Nazca →

Pisco

In December Pisco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Pisco →

Chincha Alta

In December Chincha Alta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Chincha Alta →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ica in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paracas 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Ica 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.8 mm (0.4 in)
Nazca 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Pisco 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Chincha Alta 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
El Carmen 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Ica weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ica, Peru in December?

In December, Ica, Peru generally has excellent weather conditions. Paracas sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Ica, Peru in December?

Daytime temperatures in Paracas peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in December, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does Ica, Peru get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Paracas averages just 2.3 mm (0.1 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Ica, Peru.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Ica, Peru?

Given the typically excellent weather conditions in Paracas, December might be a good time to visit Ica, Peru.

Generally speaking, provide excellent weather in Paracas.

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