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Climate in Chiclayo (Peru)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Chiclayo, where it is located


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Climate chart - Chiclayo
In Chiclayo, the fourth largest city in Peru, the climate is subtropical arid, with a hot season from January to April and a relatively cool season from June to November.
Chiclayo is located in the northern part of the Peruvian coast (or better, a short distance from the coast), in the Lambayeque region, and despite the position, about 6 degrees south of the Equator, the climate is arid, and also relatively cool in winter. This happens because of the cold marine current, known as Humboldt current, which flows along the coast of South America.

Chiclayo, square and cathedral

The landscape in the region is virtually desert, except in areas where the rivers flowing from the Andes are used to irrigate fields. To find somewhat green areas, you have to go to the east, at the foot of the Andes, where there are nature reserves, such as the Refugio de Vida Silvestre Laquipampa, where the altitude ranges from 300 meters (1,000 feet) in the southern part to almost 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) in the northern part; the Bosque Moyan - Palacio, where the altitude ranges from 350 meters (1,100 feet) to nearly 1,800 meters (6,000 feet); and the Reserva Ecologica Chaparri, more arid, located near the city, and whose altitude reaches nearly 1,400 meters (4,600 ft). In the northeastern part of the Lambayeque region, we are now in the Andean zone: Incahuasi is located at 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) above sea level.
Near the city, we find the archaeological complexes of Túcume, where there are 250 decaying brick pyramids, and of Sipán.
On the coast, there are seaside resorts such as Puerto Eten and Pimentel, where you can swim and surf.

Rainfall is generally very poor, in fact, it is lower than 100 millimeters (4 inches) per year. However, from January to April, rare rains occur, which in the years of El Niño, the phenomenon of an abnormal warming of the Pacific Ocean to the west of South America, may become more abundant, though not at the level of Tumbes (which is located in the northernmost part of Peru, and whose climate becomes tropical during El Niño years).
In the most intense periods of El Niño, however, both rainfall and temperature increase: from January to April (or even May), the maximum temperatures can often reach 33/34 °C (91/93 °F), with peaks of 35/36 °C (95/97 °F). In 1997, the average of the highs for the whole year was 30 °C (86 °F). As for the rains, in 1982-83, 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain fell, while in 1997-98, 455 mm (17.9 in) fell. Although they are rare, heavy rains, when they are concentrated in a few hours, are dangerous and can cause flooding.

The amount of sunshine in Chiclayo is generally good, but it is not excellent, in fact, the Humboldt current can cause low clouds and fog, especially during the cool season, from June to August, though less so than in Lima.

Normally, the sea in Chiclayo is not very warm: it is warm enough for swimming in February and March, while it is very cool from July to November, when it drops to 18/19 °C (64/66 °F). However, in El Niño years, the sea in this area warms up a lot, so much so that it can reach 29 °C (84 °F) in the early months of the year.

Chiclayo - Climate data


In Chiclayo, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 20.2 °C, that of the warmest month (February) is of 26.8 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Chiclayo - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
MonthMinMaxMean
January20.730.225.5
February2231.626.8
March21.831.526.7
April19.829.724.8
May18.627.523.1
June17.625.621.6
July16.724.620.6
August16.324.220.2
September16.224.620.4
October16.525.120.8
November17.22621.6
December18.62823.3
Year18.527.422.85

Precipitation amounts to 25 millimeters per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 millimeters in the driest month (July) to 8.8 millimeters in the wettest one (March). Here is the average precipitation.
Chiclayo - Average precipitation
MonthRain (mm)Days
January62
February24
March93
April41
May10
June00
July00
August00
September10
October10
November20
December00
Year2510

The sea temperature ranges from 18 °C in August, September, October to 23.5 °C in February. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Chiclayo - Sea temperature
MonthTemperatures (°C)
January22
February23.5
March23
April21.5
May20.5
June19.5
July19
August18
September18
October18
November19">
December20
Year20.1

There are on average around 2580 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Chiclayo - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January7.5230
February7.5220
March7.5225
April7.5230
May7.5230
June6185
July6180
August6190
September7210
October7220
November7.5230
December7.5230
Year7.12580

Chiclayo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C, with a minimum of 20.7 °C and a maximum of 30.2 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C. However, it dropped to 16 °C in January 2000.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C. However, it reached 35 °C in January 2006.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 5.9 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 17.8 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 21.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.


February, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C, with a minimum of 22 °C and a maximum of 31.6 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C. However, it dropped to 18 °C in February 2018.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C. However, it reached 35.5 °C in February 2001.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 2.4 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 15.4 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 23.3 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.


March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C, with a minimum of 21.8 °C and a maximum of 31.5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C. However, it dropped to 17 °C in March 2014.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C. However, it reached 36 °C in March 1991.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 8.8 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 15 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 23.1 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.


April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C, with a minimum of 19.8 °C and a maximum of 29.7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C. However, it dropped to 16 °C in April 1996.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C. However, it reached 35 °C in April 1992.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 17.7 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 21.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.


May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C, with a minimum of 18.6 °C and a maximum of 27.5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C. However, it dropped to 15.3 °C in May 2003.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C. However, it reached 33 °C in May 1992.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 1.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 19.1 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 20.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.


June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C, with a minimum of 17.6 °C and a maximum of 25.6 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C. However, it dropped to 12 °C in June 2001.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C. However, it reached 31 °C in June 1997.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 0.4 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 17.6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.


July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C, with a minimum of 16.7 °C and a maximum of 24.6 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C. However, it dropped to 11.9 °C in July 1995.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C. However, it reached 30.8 °C in July 1997.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 17 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 18.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.


August, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C, with a minimum of 16.3 °C and a maximum of 24.2 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C. However, it dropped to 11.5 °C in August 1996.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C. However, it reached 31.4 °C in August 1997.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 0.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 17.4 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 18.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.4 °C, with a minimum of 16.2 °C and a maximum of 24.6 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C. However, it dropped to 13 °C in September 1991.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C. However, it reached 30.5 °C in September 1997.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 0.6 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 19.1 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 17.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C, with a minimum of 16.5 °C and a maximum of 25.1 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C. However, it dropped to 14 °C in October 2001.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C. However, it reached 30 °C in October 1997.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 0.8 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 19.6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 18 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C, with a minimum of 17.2 °C and a maximum of 26 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C. However, it dropped to 13.2 °C in November 2016.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C. However, it reached 31 °C in November 1997.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 1.9 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 19.4 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 18.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.


December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.3 °C, with a minimum of 18.6 °C and a maximum of 28 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C. However, it dropped to 14.5 °C in December 2005.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C. However, it reached 33.3 °C in December 1997.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 0.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 19.3 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 20.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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