Climate - Pisco (Peru)

The climate of Pisco is subtropical desert, with a warm season from December to April, and a cool, humid and cloudy season from June to October, with May and November as transitional months.
The city is located in southwestern Peru, in the Ica region, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, about 200 km (125 mi) south of Lima.
As happens in the capital, the Humboldt Current makes the climate extremely dry, but produces fog and low clouds, especially in winter.
Here too, during El Niño years, both the sea and the air temperatures increase. In 1997-98, many heat records were broken. In January 1998, the temperature reached 34 °C (93 °F), while in February the daily average was 26.9 °C (80.4 °F).
All year round, but especially in winter, moderate to strong winds can blow, called paracas, which are able to carry dust from the Ica desert.

The average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 17.2 °C (63.0 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 24.6 °C (76.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 0 millimeters (0 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. In practice, it never rains.
The sea temperature ranges from 16.5 °C (62 °F) in August, September to 22.5 °C (72 °F) in February. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 1755 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Pisco - Weather by month

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

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In January, the average temperature in Pisco is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, in January 2012, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in January 1998, it reached 33.9 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F).

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In February, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Pisco is of 24.6 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, in February 2012, it dropped to 14.3 °C (57.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, in February 2004, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F).

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In March, the average temperature in Pisco is of 24.2 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, in March 2013, it dropped to 13.5 °C (56.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, in March 2012, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).

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In April, the average temperature in Pisco is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in April 2012, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). However, in April 2012, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).

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In May, the average temperature in Pisco is of 19.7 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (75 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, in May 2012, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, in May 2018, it reached 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 160 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).

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In June, the average temperature in Pisco is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (58 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, in June 2007, it dropped to 9.4 °C (48.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, in June 2004, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 85 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F).

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In July, the average temperature in Pisco is of 17.5 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in July 1996, it dropped to 8.4 °C (47.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in July 1997, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 80 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F).

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In August, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Pisco is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.2 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, in August 2011, it dropped to 7.2 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in August 2007, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 80 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).

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In September, the average temperature in Pisco is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57.1 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, in September 2010, it dropped to 8.5 °C (47.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (74.5 °F). However, in September 1997, it reached 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 90 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).

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In October, the average temperature in Pisco is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, in October 2007, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, in October 2002, it reached 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 130 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F).

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In November, the average temperature in Pisco is of 19.7 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.5 °C (59.9 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, in November 2010, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, in November 1997, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °F).

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In December, the average temperature in Pisco is of 21.7 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in December 2007, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in December 1995, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F).