In Peru, the climate is subtropical desert on the coast (called la Costa), cloudy and foggy in winter and pleasantly warm in summer, while it's tropical with abundant rainfall in the Amazon forest (la Selva).

Climate of Peru describes the diverse climates of this large South American country with an area of 1,285,216 km 2 (496,225 sq mi). Peru is located entirely in the tropics but features desert and mountain climates as well as tropical rainforests.

May 24, 2024 · The Andes Mountains have a highland climate where temperatures can drop below freezing, especially at night. The Amazon Rainforest region, on the other hand, has a tropical rainforest climate marked by hot, wet weather. In general, Peru does not experience the traditional four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Jul 15, 2023 · Broadly spoken, there are three main climatic regions in Peru: the coastal region named costa in Peru (yellow) with an arid climate, the Andean highlands called sierra (orange) with a mountain climate and the Amazon rainforest called selva (green) with a tropical climate.

In the following table, we can see the temperature by month in Peru*. The coldest month is July, with an average of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F). The warmest months are February, March, with an average of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F).

Information regarding Peru climate zones and historical climate data including temperature and precipitation for more than 25 cities in Peru.

Explore historical and projected climate data, climate data by sector, impacts, key vulnerabilities and what adaptation measures are being taken. Explore the overview for a general context of how climate change is affecting Peru.

This page presents Peru's climate context for the current climatology, 1991-2020, derived from observed, historical data. Information should be used to build a strong understanding of current climate conditions in order to appreciate future climate scenarios and projected change.

You can find almost every climate that exists somewhere in Peru. The country has 28 of the world’s 32 climates. With a mixture of desert, high mountains, jungle, and everything in between, there will be a climate tailored especially for you.