, 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
, 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
, 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
, where the altitude ranges from 350 meters (1,100 feet) to nearly 1,800 meters (6,000 feet); and the
, 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.
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
, 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
(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.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
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.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in January 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only
5.9 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There 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.
The 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.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
18 °C in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
35.5 °C in February 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.4 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There 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.
The 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.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
17 °C in March 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only
8.8 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There 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.
The 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.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in April 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in April 1992.
Precipitation amounts to only
4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There 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.
The 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.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
15.3 °C in May 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in May 1992.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There 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.
The 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.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in June 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.4 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There 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.
The 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.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
11.9 °C in July 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
30.8 °C in July 1997.
Precipitation 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.
There 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.
The 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.
On 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.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
31.4 °C in August 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There 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.
The 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.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in September 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
30.5 °C in September 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.6 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There 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.
The 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.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
14 °C in October 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.8 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There 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.
The 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.
On 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.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in November 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.9 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There 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.
The 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.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
14.5 °C in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
33.3 °C in December 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There 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.
The average sea temperature is of
20.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.