Best time to visit Peru

The climate in Peru through the year

When to go

Peru scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in April–December, with an average of 85 out of 100 in July across the 22 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in July range from 17°C in Puno to 31°C in Pucallpa. January–March are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in February (53), with daytime highs from 17°C to 35°C.

Where in the country

In July, the highest scores are in Cusco (98), Arequipa (98) and Ayacucho (96), while Iquitos scores 24. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:

• August: Piura, Iquitos, Pucallpa, Juliaca, Huánuco and 2 more
• June: Arequipa, Trujillo, Huancayo, Chimbote, Ayacucho and 1 more
• April: Lima, Tacna and Chincha Alta
• July: Cusco, Cajamarca and Sullana
• September: Chiclayo and Zorritos

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Sullana is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 32°C) and Puno the coolest (18°C). Iquitos gets the most precipitation, about 3,240 mm a year, and Ica the least, about 10 mm. The highest-lying is Juliaca at about 3,850 m. The warmest sea is at Zorritos: 27°C in March.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Peru averages 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday: April–January. Best in April: Tacna (91), Ica (81) and Lima (79)
• City break: May–November. Best in August: Juliaca (98), Puno (98) and Arequipa (97)
• Hiking: June–August. Best in August: Juliaca (94), Puno (94) and Arequipa (92)