When to go to Paracas, Ica and Nazca

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January - February

Temperatures are at their highest; expect hot, dry, sunny days and pleasant evenings; a popular, and busy, time for local visitors.

26°C Average max daytime temperature

18°C Average min nighttime temperature

4 days per season rainfall

Moderate humidity

Paracas

March - April

Temperatures remain high; expect clear skies and plenty of sunshine; the Grape Harvest Festival takes place in Ica in March.

26°C Average max daytime temperature

17°C Average min nighttime temperature

2 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

May - June

Winter months are cooler, but temperatures remain pleasant and there should still be plenty of sunshine; penguins can be seen near the Ballestas Islands from May to October.

22°C Average max daytime temperature

14°C Average min nighttime temperature

1 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Humbolt Penguin

July - August

Sunshine and pleasant temperatures continue even in mid winter, although the mist which blankets Lima at this time can drift south to Paracas; a good time to catch the flamingos.

19°C Average max daytime temperature

12°C Average min nighttime temperature

1 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Nazca

September - October

Warm, dry and sunny days; excellent range of wildlife can be seen from Paracas, including penguins and flamingos; sealions can see seen year round.

20°C Average max daytime temperature

13°C Average min nighttime temperature

2 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Seals

November - December

Temperatures increase and can be particularly hot in Ica, inland. The holiday season at year end is popular with local travellers.

24°C Average max daytime temperature

15°C Average min nighttime temperature

2 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

Nazca

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