, with a hot season from January to April and a relatively cool season from June to November.
, 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.
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.
In this coastal area of northern Peru, which includes the regions of Piura and Lambayeque, we find the
; 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.
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
, 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.
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.
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.
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 are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26,8 °C, with a minimum of
22,5 °C and a maximum of
31 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
11,4 mm, 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 of
19,6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22,8 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
February is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
27,8 °C, with a minimum of
23,9 °C and a maximum of
31,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
11,4 mm, 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 of
16,4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24,5 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
March, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28,1 °C, with a minimum of
24,4 °C and a maximum of
31,7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, 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 of
15 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24,4 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27,2 °C, with a minimum of
23,2 °C and a maximum of
31,2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
12,3 mm, 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 of
19 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22,7 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25,7 °C, with a minimum of
21,7 °C and a maximum of
29,6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
7,9 mm, 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 of
22,6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21,8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24 °C, with a minimum of
20,4 °C and a maximum of
27,6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
4,2 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
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 of
24 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20,8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22,6 °C, with a minimum of
19 °C and a maximum of
26,1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, 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 of
23,5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20,1 °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
21,9 °C, with a minimum of
18,4 °C and a maximum of
25,3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, 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 of
23,1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19,3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22,2 °C, with a minimum of
18,4 °C and a maximum of
25,9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, 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 of
22,2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19,1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22,4 °C, with a minimum of
18,5 °C and a maximum of
26,4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0,2 mm, distributed over 0 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 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
22,7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19,6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23,2 °C, with a minimum of
19,4 °C and a maximum of
26,9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0,2 mm, distributed over 0 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 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
22,2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20,3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24,9 °C, with a minimum of
21 °C and a maximum of
28,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
2,1 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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 of
22,6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21,3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.