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Climate
Home » Peru » Peru Overview and History » ClimateWhen visiting the area, the climate does tend to average out at any time of year but it all depends of which part of Peru you would like to visit and when. If you want to explore the Andes Mountains then it does tend to be a lot cooler than the tropical forests to the east of the mountains.
On the western coastal area you can expect the temperature to be about 20 degrees (68 F) and when you visit, the plain is a very dry area as it commonly receives only 2 inches (51millimeters) of rain annually.
If you would prefer to visit some of the natural forestation to the north, the temperatures tend to change on a regular basis and can range from minus 7 degrees to about 21 degrees (20 to 70 F). Rainfall is quite scarce but it is known for some surrounding areas in this zone the heaviest time for rainfall is October to April.
Heading towards the East from the sierra plains, Montana is a less elevated region that is normally quite hot and humid. There is a lot of prevailing winds coming into the area and this brings on average 150 inches (3,810 millimetres) per year, the most common time of year is between November to April and this always flows back to the Montana.
When visiting Peru, the right time of year to visit all depends on the activities that you want to undertake whilst viewing the various cities and regions on offer. The peak tourist season is between the months of June to August as this is a drier time to go hiking throughout the various plains. If you want to visit one of the many beaches, the best time to visit is the sunniest months from December to March.
If you wish to explore the eastern rainforests then it is common to rain all year rounds but the wettest months are from December to April however, no matter what time of year you visit, there may be rain but there will also be plenty of sunshine to enjoy.
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