Ica Weather in May

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

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Paracas Ica Nazca Pisco

Planning a getaway to Ica, Peru this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ica in May

Ica, Peru is a region in Peru. May in Ica generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Pisco to 27°C (81°F) in Ica. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Ica and 18°C (64°F) in Pisco.

To explore the conditions in Ica, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1 mm (0.04 in) in Paracas.

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Best Places to Visit in Ica in May

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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Ica, Peru?

Temperature range in Ica (May)

Precipitation variation in Ica (May)

Paracas

In May Paracas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
2 mm (0.1 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Paracas →

Ica

In May Ica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ica →

Nazca

In May Nazca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nazca →

Pisco

In May Pisco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pisco →

Chincha Alta

In May Chincha Alta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chincha Alta →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paracas 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Ica 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Nazca 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Pisco 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Chincha Alta 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 1.8 mm (0.1 in)
El Carmen 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)

Ica weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Ica, Peru typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Paracas average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Ica, Peru during May range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Paracas.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Ica, Peru during May, with Paracas averaging close to 1 mm (0.04 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Ica, Peru?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Ica, Peru with overall perfect weather in Paracas.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Paracas.

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