Climate - Chiclayo (Peru)
Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
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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.
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.
Here are the average temperatures.
Chiclayo - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 20.7 | 30.2 | 25.5 | 69 | 86 | 77.8 |
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| February | 22 | 31.6 | 26.8 | 72 | 89 | 80.2 |
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| March | 21.8 | 31.5 | 26.7 | 71 | 89 | 80 |
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| April | 19.8 | 29.7 | 24.8 | 68 | 86 | 76.6 |
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| May | 18.6 | 27.5 | 23.1 | 65 | 82 | 73.5 |
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| June | 17.6 | 25.6 | 21.6 | 64 | 78 | 70.9 |
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| July | 16.7 | 24.6 | 20.6 | 62 | 76 | 69.1 |
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| August | 16.3 | 24.2 | 20.2 | 61 | 76 | 68.4 |
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| September | 16.2 | 24.6 | 20.4 | 61 | 76 | 68.7 |
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| October | 16.5 | 25.1 | 20.8 | 62 | 77 | 69.4 |
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| November | 17.2 | 26 | 21.6 | 63 | 79 | 70.8 |
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| December | 18.6 | 28 | 23.3 | 66 | 82 | 74 |
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| Year | 18.5 | 27.4 | 22.85 | 65.2 | 81.3 | 73 |
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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.
Here is the average precipitation.
Chiclayo - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 6 | 0.2 | 2 |
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| February | 2 | 0.1 | 4 |
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| March | 9 | 0.3 | 3 |
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| April | 4 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| May | 1 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| June | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| July | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| August | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| September | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| October | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| November | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 25 | 1.1 | 10 |
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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. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.
Chiclayo - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 7.5 | 230 | February | 7.5 | 220 | March | 7.5 | 225 | April | 7.5 | 230 | May | 7.5 | 230 | June | 6 | 185 | July | 6 | 180 | August | 6 | 190 | September | 7 | 210 | October | 7 | 220 | November | 7.5 | 230 | December | 7.5 | 230 | Year | 7.1 | 2580 |
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 sea temperatures.
Chiclayo - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 22 | 71 | February | 23.5 | 74 | March | 23 | 74 | April | 21.5 | 71 | May | 20.5 | 69 | June | 19.5 | 67 | July | 19 | 66 | August | 18 | 65 | September | 18 | 64 | October | 18 | 64 | November | 19 | 66 | December | 20 | 68 | Year | 20.1 | 68.2 |
Chiclayo - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F) in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in January 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), 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 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71.5 °F). 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 (80 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F) in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in February 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), 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 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). 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 (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F) in March 2014.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), 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 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). 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 (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F) in April 1996.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in April 1992.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), 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 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) in May 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in May 1992.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), 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 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
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 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.7 °C (62 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) in July 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 30.8 °C (87.4 °F) in July 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), 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 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). 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 (68 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) in August 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 31.4 °C (88.5 °F) in August 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
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 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.4 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in September 1991.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 30.5 °C (86.9 °F) in September 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), 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 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in October 2001.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), 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 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (62.9 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it dropped to 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) in November 2016.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in November 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), 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 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). 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 (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.6 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62 °F). However, it dropped to 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) in December 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
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 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
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