Where to go when - our guide to Peru
January - February
Local holiday season and summertime on the coast, with hot days and plenty of sunshine; it is the wet season throughout the central highlands and some rain should be expected on roughly half of all days; rains are also most frequent in the Amazon at this time. Carnival celebrations in February are particularly notable in the northern town of Cajamarca.
26°C Average max daytime temperature
19°C Average min nighttime temperature
7 days per season rainfall
Moderate humidity
March - April
The desert coast remains warm and sunny; in the Andes the rains gradually lessen as the wet season comes to an end, and Easter celebrations are vibrant throughout the region, particularly in Cuzco and Ayacucho; rains are still frequent in the Amazon and water levels high.
26°C Average max daytime temperature
18°C Average min nighttime temperature
5 days per season rainfall
Low humidity
May - June
The coast is dry and temperate, although Lima can be cool and misty; it is a particularly glorious time to travel in the Andes, with landscapes green and fresh after the wet season, and a number of celebrations, notably Corpus Christi and the spectacular Inca festival of Inti Raymi on the 24th June. May marks the start of the drier low water season in the Amazon, although some rain should be expected throughout the year.
21°C Average max daytime temperature
15°C Average min nighttime temperature
2 days per season rainfall
None humidity
July - August
The coast is dry and temperate, although Lima is likely to be cool and misty; this is the driest time to visit the mountains – rain is unlikely, days are bright and clear and the sun is strong, but temperatures do drop sharply at night, potentially below zero at the higher altitudes. Water levels in the Amazon recede and jungle trails are most accessible.
19°C Average max daytime temperature
14°C Average min nighttime temperature
2 days per season rainfall
None humidity
September - October
The coast is dry and temperate, although Lima is likely to be cool and misty; this can be a very pleasant time to travel in the mountains - sunny days, with only the occasional shower and night-time temperatures which are a little less severe. Water levels in the Amazon are likely to be at their lowest and jungle trails are most accessible.
19°C Average max daytime temperature
14°C Average min nighttime temperature
4 days per season rainfall
None humidity
November - December
Temperatures build on the coast and Lima turns increasingly warm and sunny as summer approaches; in the mountains, rain becomes increasingly likely, though tends to come as sudden bursts or showers with sunshine returning afterwards; increased cloud cover makes for more temperate nights. Rainfall increases in the Amazon and water levels rise.
23°C Average max daytime temperature
16°C Average min nighttime temperature
4 days per season rainfall
Low humidity
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