Certain areas, like Puno and Lake Titicaca face the arrival of large cold spells in July and August. There’s always a lot more to every story. Winter brings chilly, grey, and rainy days and an average 20-degree drop in the temperature, day and night. Climate in the coast of Peru is also affected by El Niño and La Niña which bring warm and cold water respectively to the Western Pacific Ocean and occurs on average every five to seven years. In looking for the countries with the best climate, we assessed not only the hard data—temperatures, rainfall, and humidity—but we also assessed the comfort level of each destination’s climate by talking to the expats and our own correspondents on the ground in each country. “You have the spring-like year-round climate of colonial highland towns like San Miguel de Allende. The Inca civilization was the largest Pre-Columbian civilization in the Americas and Cusco was its capital. It enjoys a warm temperate climate with wet winters, dry summers, and the highest temperatures averaging above 71 F. As compact as Portugal is, about 349 miles north to south and only 135 miles east to west, there are distinct differences when it comes to climate within its borders. Weather in Peru is varies from region to region, according to the World Meteorological Organization Peru enjoys 28 out of the 32 world climates. Peru Weather, climate and geography ... with the online portal reaching its 20-year anniversary in 2019. Steve lives in Huanchaco, a northern surfing and fishing village located just 20 minutes from the larger city of Trujillo. During the month of April, May, June, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77°F). The days are hot and the nights are cold. It hardly ever rains in Lima nor most of the coast, except for Tumbes and Piura, which have tropical climates. Because Peru has such a diverse geography the climate can be varied per region. For a more detailed look at the climate in Peru, check out: Peru Weather and Climate. The best month to swim in the sea is in February when the average sea temperature is 23°C (73°F). However, in towns and cities such as Quito, Cuenca, or Vilcabamba, the high temperatures are moderated by altitude, meaning that in the right spot, expats can live in year-round spring-like temperatures, with near-constant sun. Mexico’s climate comes in two parts—the Tropic of Cancer splits the country in two so one part is temperate and the other, tropical. The Inca Trail closes during February for cleanup. This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table). Except for the Lake Titicaca basin in the southeast, its borders lie in sparsely populated zones. The equator is less than 20 miles north of the city, yet at an altitude of 9,250 feet (2,900 meters), Quito’s climate is spring-like year-round: 50 F at night and 69 F during the day. Your email address will not be published. It’s impossible to describe an average temperature or overall climate. More than three quarters of the Peruvian territory lies east of the Andes. September to November for good rainforest trekking. The capital is Lima. This is the effect of the Humboldt Current. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. No AC or heating is ever needed. At higher altitude levels, few animals and plants can survive because of the lack of oxygen. In Peru, the weather is good across more than 62% of the territory for: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December The weather is good all year in Lima On average, the warmest months in Lima are January, February, March, April, May and December if (myCookie == null) { “If you want hot and tropical, then I think you should consider retiring to the lovely Caribbean coastal cities of Santa Marta or Cartagena where crystal-clear, blue water laps against warm, sandy beaches. On the coast winter lasts from June to September. The average high temperature is 100F or 37.7C and the low average temperature is 59F or 15C. The best time to go to Iquitos is august. However, climate in Peru can generally be divided in three different climatic zones: the coastal desert that borders the Pacific Ocean to the West, the Amazonia or rainforest to the east and the Andes in between the coast and the rainforest. For a more detailed look at the climate in Mexico, check out: Mexico Weather and Climate. Living by the coast means evening sea breezes make the nighttime temperatures a bit more palatable. Simply enter your e-mail below to subscribe to International Living’s free daily e-letter and we’ll immediately send your free report–The World’s Top 10 Retirement Havens. Moderated temperatures and precipitation are as you would expect in the shoulder seasons of autumn and spring. var myCookie = getCookie("ILPOSTCA"); There are two well defined seasons throughout the year: the dry and the rainy seasons. Portugal, the winner of International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index 2020, takes the top spot in the Climate category this year. The higher you go the colder, drier and less oxygen you get. For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Peru for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below: The best months to go to Lima are january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december. The rain season runs from December through April. With a light breeze and no bugs, we leave our doors and windows open for much of the year. On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Peru and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, Iquitos and Machu Picchu, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities. For a more detailed look at the climate in Mexico, check out: Colombia Weather and Climate. } else { Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Two main factors contribute to the variety of climates, the Andean Mountain Range and the Humboldt Current. During June to September, the mountainous areas are often sunny during the day but cold at night. “I will admit that the perfect year-round, spring-like weather was the first thing that drew me to retire to Medellín,” says Nancy Kiernan, IL’s Colombia Correspondent. Sometimes the microclimates are separated by less than 10 miles. Ideal for less-crowded visits. This phenomenon causes floods, droughts and destruction. For a more detailed look at the climate in Portugal, check out: Portugal Weather and Climate. The rainy season here is lengthy and lasts from December to April while the dry season is only from June to August. Evening temperatures dip down into the mid-60s F. So, you won’t need more than a light jacket. The beaches and rainforests, on the other hand, enjoy the tropical temperatures that one would expect from equatorial lowlands, with highs ranging between 80 F and 90 F. Among the high Andes, coastal plains, and the jungle, you can find just about any type of weather in Ecuador. Dry season in Andean highlands and eastern rainforest. This means land to the north experiences cooler temperatures during the winter months, while regions that are more southerly see temperatures remain constant year-round. The coastal region, which is mainly desert has a dry hot climate all year round, with temperatures reaching 45°C (110°F) from December through April. Because of the generally high price in hotels, one must budget accordingly. Head farther north to the wooded river valleys of the central wine country. Note that particularly around the area of Lima, a very damp mist regularly falls between May and mid-September. Peru's climate towards the Andes can be quite rough - especially in the higher areas, like the neighboring capital, La Paz. “But Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world, so you can find whatever climate and environment that suits your taste. The analysis of these meteorological data for Peru allows us to determine the average for each month in Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, Iquitos, Machu Picchu, Máncora, Canyon de Colca, Huaraz, and 34 other cities. This year we have a hotly contested three-way tie for second place. From the year-round blue sky and sunshine of Peru’s tropical northern coast…to the humid, hot Amazon rainforest…to the cold weather of the Andes, there is a climate to suit everyone’s taste. The destinations are displayed with objective criteria (climate, budget, activities ...) and are not related to any commercial offers. February is the hottest month in Lima with an average temperature of 23.5°C (74°F) and the coldest is August at 17°C (63°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 7 in April. Snowy winters and hot summers? Find the best time to visit Peru from average climate conditions in many locations like Huaraz or Puno below. “Climate in Ecuador varies by altitude, not latitude,” says International Living magazine Editor Sean Keenan. If you are going to travel to Peru in the spring months, we advise you to plan a trip for September or October. Essentially, pick your climate, and you’ll find it somewhere in Ecuador.”. From tropical ocean beaches, temperate mountain areas, and even a snow-capped mountain, Colombia has it all. Most people tend to live on the Caribbean coast rather than the Pacific side of Colombia, with the coastal cities of Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Barranquilla popular places to visit and retire.