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Peru's national averages run from 23 °C in June to 25 °C in September, with rainfall between 75 mm in July and 289 mm in March and 4.9–7.4 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are July, August and June. Its 26 regions span 12–31 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Lima
- Region
- South America
- TZ
- America/Lima
- Area
- 1,291,018 km²
Best months to visit
When Peru shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3 | 16.3 | 15.3 | 26.3 |
| February | 24.2 | 16.6 | 15.7 | 25.7 |
| March | 24.1 | 16.4 | 15.6 | 26.1 |
| April | 24.2 | 15.7 | 14.6 | 26.0 |
| May | 23.8 | 14.9 | 13.3 | 25.6 |
| June | 23.3 | 13.8 | 12.1 | 25.2 |
| July | 23.6 | 13.3 | 11.8 | 25.5 |
| August | 24.5 | 13.7 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| September | 25.1 | 14.8 | 13.6 | 27.5 |
| October | 25.0 | 15.5 | 14.3 | 27.6 |
| November | 24.8 | 15.8 | 14.8 | 26.8 |
| December | 24.4 | 16.1 | 15.3 | 26.2 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 254 |
| February | 268 |
| March | 289 |
| April | 209 |
| May | 152 |
| June | 103 |
| July | 75 |
| August | 77 |
| September | 108 |
| October | 170 |
| November | 201 |
| December | 246 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 5.7 |
| February | 4.9 |
| March | 4.9 |
| April | 5.5 |
| May | 5.9 |
| June | 6.0 |
| July | 6.7 |
| August | 7.3 |
| September | 7.4 |
| October | 7.0 |
| November | 6.8 |
| December | 6.1 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | 4.2 | 6.3 |
| February | 4.7 | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| March | 4.5 | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| April | 4.7 | 4.0 | 5.8 |
| May | 4.8 | 4.2 | 5.9 |
| June | 5.0 | 4.3 | 6.0 |
| July | 5.2 | 4.5 | 6.1 |
| August | 5.5 | 4.7 | 6.5 |
| September | 5.3 | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| October | 5.1 | 4.4 | 6.1 |
| November | 5.1 | 4.3 | 6.0 |
| December | 5.2 | 4.3 | 6.3 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Peru
February is the only month Peru closes anything; one of the 6 below runs all year.
- ClosedClassic Inca Trail
Closed February · at its best May–September
Sources: alpacaexpeditions.com, trexperienceperu.com
- LimitedAmazon by canoe
Limited June–November · at its best December–May
Sources: rainforestcruises.com, adventure-life.com
- LimitedAmazon walking trails
Limited December–May · at its best June–November
Sources: rainforestcruises.com, adventure-life.com
- LimitedRainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Limited November–March · at its best May–September
Sources: bushop.com, salkantaytrekking.com
- At its bestColca Canyon condors
At its best April–October
Sources: colcacanyontours-arequipa.com, perutravel-tours.com
- At its best
- Open
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
26 regions
Peru, taken apart
- Amazonas24–26 °C yr
- Apurímac13–15 °C yr
- Arequipa17–18 °C yr
- Ayacucho15–16 °C yr
- Cajamarca21–22 °C yr
- Callao17–23 °C yr
- Cusco18–20 °C yr
- Huancavelica12–13 °C yr
- Huanuco21–22 °C yr
- Ica21–25 °C yr
- Junín17–19 °C yr
- La Libertad19–21 °C yr
- Lambayeque24–30 °C yr
- Lima16–17 °C yr
- Lima20–24 °C yr
- Loreto30–32 °C yr
- Madre de Dios28–32 °C yr
- Moquegua16–18 °C yr
- Pasco21–22 °C yr
- Piura26–29 °C yr
- Puno15–17 °C yr
- San Martín26–27 °C yr
- Tacna17–19 °C yr
- Tumbes28–30 °C yr
- Ucayali30–32 °C yr
- Áncash16–17 °C yr
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Peru
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Peru carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Peru, in order
- JanJanuary24.3°C · 254 mm · 5.7 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 254 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 254 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary24.2°C · 268 mm · 4.9 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 268 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 268 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch24.1°C · 289 mm · 4.9 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 289 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 289 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril24.2°C · 209 mm · 5.5 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 209 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 209 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay23.8°C · 152 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 152 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 152 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune23.3°C · 103 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 103 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 103 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly23.6°C · 75 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 75 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 75 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust24.5°C · 77 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 77 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 77 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember25.1°C · 108 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 108 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 108 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober25.0°C · 170 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 170 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 170 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember24.8°C · 201 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 201 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 201 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember24.4°C · 246 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 246 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 246 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
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