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Máncora weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Dec–AprBest time to visit

When to go to Máncora

Dec–Apr is hottest and sunniest with calm seas; Jun–Sep is cooler and best for bigger surf. El Niño years can bring heavy rain and flooding.

Máncora weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
15°20°25°30°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January26°C78°F22°C72°F24 mm83%Pleasant
February26°C80°F24°C75°F53 mm83%Pleasant
March27°C80°F24°C75°F84 mm82%Pleasant
April26°C79°F22°C72°F25 mm82%Pleasant
May25°C78°F21°C70°F13 mm82%Pleasant
June24°C76°F20°C68°F3 mm82%Pleasant
July24°C75°F19°C67°F3 mm82%Pleasant
August23°C74°F19°C66°F2 mm81%Pleasant
September23°C74°F19°C66°F1 mm81%Pleasant
October23°C74°F19°C67°F2 mm81%Pleasant
November24°C74°F20°C68°F3 mm82%Pleasant
December24°C76°F21°C70°F7 mm83%Pleasant

Best months across Peru

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
LimaDec–AprMar (30°C)
CuscoMay–SepNov (18°C)
Machu PicchuMay–Jun, Sep–OctSep (23°C)
ArequipaApr–OctNov (26°C)
Sacred ValleyMay–SepNov (20°C)
HuacachinaOct–AprMar (31°C)
MáncoraDec–AprMar (27°C)
HuarazMay–SepSep (24°C)
PunoMay–SepNov (18°C)
ParacasDec–AprFeb (28°C)
IquitosJun–SepSep (29°C)
NazcaApr–Jun, Sep–OctMar (29°C)
Puerto MaldonadoMay–SepSep (33°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Máncora?

Dec–Apr. Dec–Apr is hottest and sunniest with calm seas; Jun–Sep is cooler and best for bigger surf. El Niño years can bring heavy rain and flooding.

When is the rainy season in Máncora?

Rain peaks in March with about 84 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Máncora?

March, with average highs of 27°C (80°F).

How cold does Máncora get?

The coolest nights are in August, averaging 19°C (66°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.