SeasonMapParacas weather in May
Peru
May in Paracas: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Paracas · #220 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Paracas in May
Other months in Paracas
Paracas's forum calls April comfortable by day but consistently windy by afternoon — regulars say it's exactly what makes the bay so popular for windsurfing. Mornings are the calmer window for boat trips out to the Ballestas Islands, before the afternoon breeze picks up.
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Paracas climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paracas in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyMay break in Peru(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paracas's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherParacas's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Paracas in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Reserve ticket and boat rules
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyThe national reserve charges at the gate or online and the Ballestas boats run to a fixed morning timetable with no landing allowed. Buy the combined ticket if you are doing both. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Paracas — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Paracas?
Paracas in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Paracas?
- May in Paracas: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Paracas on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Paracas in May?
- In May, Paracas averages a daily high of 21.3°C and a low of 16.3°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paracas in May?
- Paracas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in May.
Other months in Paracas
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Similar destinations in South America — May
Within 300 km: Lima's Garua season around 15 May – 15 Nov.