Peru is one of the most exotic and mysterious countries of the world. Here is concentrated an incredible amount of monuments of the Inca. In this country you can get into the Amazon jungle, Andes mountains, to the mountain lake Titicaca.

Located in the Andes on the West coast of South America the country is bordered in the Northwest by Ecuador, on the North by Colombia, on the East by Brazil, Southeast with Bolivia and Chile. In the West, its coastline is washed by the Pacific ocean. Peru is considered one of the largest countries in South America, it ranks third after Brazil and Argentina.

Climatic conditions in the Republic of Peru varies in the coastal zone and in the mountainous regions of the country. In the Western part is dominated by the predominantly tropical desert type of climate, in the Eastern regions is sub — Equatorial, while in the mountains the climate depends on the height of the terrain and very changeable (at altitudes greater than 4 km, which even in summer can be frozen). The best time to visit these mountains and Jungle of Peru is June — August; coast — December to March.

Weather in Peru varies from region to region. Coastal districts are characterized by warm dry weather and in the mountains are much cooler and rainy. Temperatures on the coast never drops below plus 8 degrees, while in the mountains there are frosts at night and temperatures can drop to -6 degrees. In Peru are quite noticeable differences between day and night temperatures, therefore, at any time of the year we recommend to bring warm clothes.

 

Seasons

 

Contents:

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

Spring in Peru

If you are going to travel to Peru in the spring months, we advise you to plan a trip for September or October. In these months the average daily temperature is around 20-22 °C (68-72 °F), rains often. Can upset weather in Peru in spring, if you relax, you will arrive in November. The November rains, of course, not such strong and long, as in February, however, will complicate trips to the mountains or tropical forests.

Holiday in Peru in November without rain possible at the coast. Sometimes it is only small drizzle (Garoua), which is unlikely to affect your plans.

Climate of the Spring Months

September Max average t°: +19 °C (66 °F) Min average t°: +14 °C (57 °F) Sundial in the day: 1 hour Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 0 mm (0") Water t°: +18 °C (64 °F)

October Max average t°: +20 °C (68 °F) Min average t°: +15 °C (59 °F) Sundial in the day: 3 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 0 mm (0") Water t°: +20 °C (68 °F)

November Max average t°: +22 °C (72 °F) Min average t°: +16 °C (61 °F) Sundial in the day: 4 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 0 mm (0") Water t°: +21 °C (70 °F)

(Lima)

Spring Holidays

October, 8 — Day battle of Angamos;

November, 1 — all saints day.

Summer in Peru

If You are going to Peru in the summer, do not forget that the summer in the designated country is in December-February. In the mountainous regions and rainforests of Peru in the midst of the rainy season: the weather is very hot, wet, and rain can start at any time, but are rarely delayed more than 2-3 hours. The hottest weather in Peru in summer in February. The air temperature in this month is 1-2 degrees above the December and January level and is approximately 28 °C (82 °F). Maximum precipitation falls in Peru in January. Especially high humidity in the Rainforest.

 

Climate of the Summer Months

 

December Max average t°: +24 °C (75 °F) Min average t°: +17 °C (63 °F) Sundial in the day: 5 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 0.5 mm (0.02") Water t°: +22 °C (72 °F)

January Max average t°: +26 °C (79 °F) Min average t°: +19 °C (66 °F) Sundial in the day: 6 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 1 mm (0.03") Water t°: +23 °C (73 °F)

February Max average t°: +26 °C (79 °F) Min average t°: +19 °C (66 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 0.5 mm (0.02") Water t°: +24 °C (75 °F)

(Lima)

Summer Holidays

December, 8 — immaculate conception;

December, 25 — Christmas;

January, 1 — New Year.

Autumn in Peru

Comfortably relax in the Republic in March-May. The average temperature in Peru in March takes the value 26 °C (79 °F) in April is 26 °C (75 °F), in May 22-23 °C (72-73 °F). In March-April it is better to refuse to visit the highlands and the jungle. At this time, in mountain areas and tropical forests of the country continues the rainy season.

In autumn, favorable weather in Peru for a trip to the coast. In particular this applies to March and April; by may on the coast usually start to hang dense fogs, and suitable for recreation are beaches near Tumbes — city in North-Western Peru.

 

Climate of the Autumn Months

 

March Max average t°: +26 °C (79 °F) Min average t°: +19 °C (66 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 0.5 mm (0.02") Water t°: +24 °C (75 °F)

April Max average t°: +24 °C (75 °F) Min average t°: +17 °C (63 °F) Sundial in the day: 6 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 0 mm (0") Water t°: +22 °C (72 °F)

May Max average t°: +22 °C (72 °F) Min average t°: +16 °C (61 °F) Sundial in the day: 4 hours Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 0.5 mm (0.02") Water t°: +22 °C (72 °F)

(Lima)

Autumn Holidays

March, 8 — International women's day;

April-May — Good Friday and Easter;

May, 1 — Labour day.

Winter in Peru

The best period to visit is June-August. In these months in Peru comes winter, rainfall is the minimum amount. Usually the weather in Peru in the winter quite comfortable. The average temperature is 20, 19 and 18 °C (68-64 °F) in June, July and September respectively.

On the coast of Peru in June-August is pretty cool, there is no pronounced temperature fluctuations. In the mountainous areas of the country during this period is dry, but temperatures can vary from 20-25 °C (68-77 °F) during the day and 10-15 °C (50-59 °F) at night.

Climate of the Winter Months

June Max average t°: +19 °C (66 °F) Min average t°: +15 °C (59 °F) Sundial in the day: 1 hour Rainy days: 0 days Precipitation: 1 mm (0.03") Water t°: +20 °C (68 °F)

July Max average t°: +18 °C (64 °F) Min average t°: +14 °C (57 °F) Sundial in the day: 1 hour Rainy days: 1 day Precipitation: 2 mm (0.08") Water t°: +19 °C (66 °F)

August Max average t°: +18 °C (64 °F) Min average t°: +14 °C (57 °F) Sundial in the day: 1 hour Rainy days: 1 day Precipitation: 2 mm (0.08") Water t°: +19 °C (66 °F)

(Lima)

Winter Holidays

June, 29 — the Day of Saints Peter and Paul;

28 and 29 of July — independence Day;

August, 30 — Santa Rosa, St. Rose of Lima, patroness of the Peruvian capital.