Weather & climate FAQ — Peru
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Peru, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 3 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Peru?
Climolog covers 3 cities in Peru with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 19.9°C (in July) to 20.8°C (in April); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Peru by month?
Across Peru, the hottest month is April (avg high 20.8°C) and the coldest is July (avg low 9.1°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Peru.
When is the best time to visit Peru?
The best months to visit Peru are July, June, August — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Peru for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Peru?
April is the hottest month, averaging a high of 20.8°C across Peru's cities. See April climate details.
What is the coldest month in Peru?
July is the coldest month, averaging a low of 9.1°C across Peru's cities. See July climate details.
What is the wettest month in Peru?
January is the wettest month, averaging about 103.4 mm of rain per month across Peru's cities. See January climate details.
What is the driest month in Peru?
June is the driest month, averaging about 2.1 mm of rain per month across Peru's cities. See June climate details.
When is the rainy season in Peru?
The wettest months in Peru are January, February, March, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in July.
Which city in Peru has the best weather?
Among Peru's cities, Arequipa has the best weather — its best month is September (travel-comfort score 100/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Peru?
Climolog covers 3 cities in Peru with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Peru hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in July Best time to visit in June Best time to visit in August
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.