Climate - Talara (Peru)

In Talara, the climate is arid subtropical, with a hot season from January to April and a relatively cool season from June to November.
Talara is located on the north coast of Peru, in the region of Piura, and 4 degrees south of the Equator. We are in the westernmost tip of the South American continent, where the wind often blows with moderate intensity, especially from May to December.
The coool Humboldt Current that flows on the sea is capable of affecting the climate, making it much more arid than in other areas located at the same latitude, and also cooler.
Here are the average temperatures.

In this coastal area of northern Peru, which includes the regions of Piura and Lambayeque, we find the Sechura Desert; the landscape in the region is in fact practically 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.
Precipitation is usually very poor, since it amounts to 75 millimeters (3 inches) per year, but from January to April, rare rains occur, which may become more abundant during the years of El Niño, the phenomenon of an abnormal warming of the Pacific Ocean to the west of South America.
In the most intense periods of El Niño, the rains increase dramatically, becoming frequent and sometimes even torrential. For example, in 1983, as high as 1,649 mm (64 in) of rain fell from January to early June, while in 1997/1998, 1,282 mm (50.4 in) of rain fell from December to April.
Here, however, is the average precipitation.



The amount of sunshine in Talara is generally good, although it's not great, since the Humboldt Current can produce low clouds and mists, especially in the cooler period, from June to October, though less so than in Lima. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Along the coast of the province of Talara, we find towns such as Máncora, Los Órganos, Cabo Blanco, Lobitos, Negritos, where you can swim and surf.
Usually, the sea in the Talara area is never very warm; however, it is warm enough for swimming from January to March, while it is definitely cool from July to November. 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 is the average sea temperature.

Talara - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Talara is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Talara is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Talara is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Talara is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Talara is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Talara is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (69.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Talara is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (79 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
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 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In August, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Talara is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.9 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
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 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (66.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Talara is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
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 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Talara is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
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 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Talara is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
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 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Talara is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.