Best time to visit Peru
The best time to visit Peru is June to August, when its 10 destinations average 91/100 for climate comfort — March is the weakest month, at 77/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 10 Peru destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Peru climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81 | 22.8°C | 149 mm | Máncora 94 |
| February | 79 | 23°C | 152 mm | Máncora 90 |
| March | 77 | 22.8°C | 166 mm | Máncora 86 |
| April | 83 | 22.7°C | 95 mm | Arequipa 89 |
| May | 88 | 22.4°C | 50 mm | Máncora 94 |
| June | 90 | 21.9°C | 30 mm | Ica 96 |
| July | 91 | 22.1°C | 25 mm | Ica 97 |
| August | 91 | 22.5°C | 23 mm | Ica 96 |
| September | 90 | 22.7°C | 47 mm | Arequipa 97 |
| October | 89 | 23°C | 67 mm | Arequipa 96 |
| November | 87 | 23°C | 82 mm | Arequipa 95 |
| December | 83 | 22.8°C | 129 mm | Máncora 94 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Peru destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 10 destinations in Peru
Peru — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Peru?
- June to August. Across Peru's 10 destinations, July averages 91/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 22.1°C and 25 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Peru?
- March, averaging 77/100 — mean highs of 22.8°C and 166 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Peru?
- February, with mean daily highs of 23°C averaged across 10 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Peru?
- March, averaging 166 mm of rain.