The best times to visit Nazca for ideal weather are

May 21st to September 9th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Nazca Travel Info

Weather in Nazca

Temperature

Average temperatures in Nazca vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a very low chance of rain throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 57th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Nazca, the hottest months are March, February, and then January. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late February and early March where highs are regularly around 93.4°F (34.1°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 66.5°F (19.2°C) at night.

Nazca Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Nazca Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Nazca Perceived Temperature (F)

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Nazca Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Nazca Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 91.4 82.7 65.4
Feb 91.6 82.9 66.4
Mar 92.8 83.4 66.5
Apr 90.1 80.4 62.4
May 84.7 74.9 57
Jun 80 70 53
Jul 78.8 67.5 50.1
Aug 81.1 69.3 50.6
Sep 84.7 73.3 53.1
Oct 87.8 76.9 55.8
Nov 89 79 58.1
Dec 90.3 80.8 61.2

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 33 28.2 18.6
Feb 33.1 28.3 19.1
Mar 33.8 28.6 19.2
Apr 32.3 26.9 16.9
May 29.3 23.8 13.9
Jun 26.7 21.1 11.7
Jul 26 19.7 10.1
Aug 27.3 20.7 10.3
Sep 29.3 22.9 11.7
Oct 31 24.9 13.2
Nov 31.7 26.1 14.5
Dec 32.4 27.1 16.2

 


 
Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Nazca.

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Days with precipitation

Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Nazca (in).

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Snow depth

Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 0% 0 0
Feb 0% 0 0
Mar 0% 0 0
Apr 0% 0 0
May 0% 0 0
Jun 0% 0 0
Jul 0% 0 0
Aug 0% 0 0
Sep 0% 0 0
Oct 0% 0 0
Nov 0% 0 0
Dec 1% 0 0.1

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 0
Apr 0 0 0
May 0 0 0
Jun 0 0 0
Jul 0 0 0
Aug 0 0 0
Sep 0 0 0
Oct 0 0 0
Nov 0 0 0
Dec 1 0 0.3
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Humidity and Wind

Nazca has some comfortably humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is November (39.7% relative humidity), and the most humid month is July (53.7%).

Wind in Nazca is usually calm. The windiest month is January, followed by February and March. January’s average wind speed of around 5.9 knots (6.8 MPH or 11 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid February where average top sustained speeds reach 14.4 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Nazca.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
Average Daily Wind

Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 5.9 Light breeze 13.3 Significant breeze
Feb 5.8 Light breeze 13.6 Significant breeze
Mar 5.8 Light breeze 13.8 Significant breeze
Apr 5.5 Light breeze 12.6 Significant breeze
May 4.3 Light breeze 9.6 Significant breeze
Jun 3.8 Barely noticeable 7.7 Gentle breeze
Jul 3.7 Barely noticeable 8 Significant breeze
Aug 4.2 Light breeze 9 Gentle breeze
Sep 4.9 Light breeze 10.5 Significant breeze
Oct 5.3 Light breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
Nov 5.7 Light breeze 12 Significant breeze
Dec 5.7 Light breeze 12.7 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 45.4%
Feb 46.1%
Mar 44.9%
Apr 45.5%
May 49.1%
Jun 53.6%
Jul 53.7%
Aug 48.7%
Sep 45.2%
Oct 40.7%
Nov 39.7%
Dec 42.4%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Nazca?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for Peru; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 29, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Nazca, Peru is May, followed by January and June. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Nazca in October. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 44.3 in October means 44.3% of the tourists vs. May.

 

 

Overall Nazca Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 93.4°F (34.1°C) and 80.8°F (27.1°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Fall is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Nazca, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 89.9°F (32.2°C) and 83.1°F (28.4°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Nazca to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 93.2°F (34°C) and 89.5°F (31.9°C). These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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