Maca, Peru experiences average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 14 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Maca, Peru Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Maca, Peru. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.1/10
Best: September
UV Index
9
High
Temperature 19°C / 7°C
Feels Like 19°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 14
Rainfall 88 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 58%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 5°C
Snow Days 6 days
Frost Days 1 days
Hottest Month
22°C
November
Avg Low8°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
4°C
June
Avg High18°C
Rain2days
Driest Month
2days
June
Avg High18°C
Avg Low4°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
November (Gusts 49)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:13
Daylight 11.2h
Sunset 17:25
Live conditions—
Maca on the map · live conditions
Maca, Peru
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Peru
- City
- Maca
- Population
- 908
- Coordinates
- -15.64°, -71.77°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 25 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 20 days/mo
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 19°C / 8°C . Feb: 19°C / 9°C . Mar: 18°C / 9°C . Apr: 18°C / 6°C . May: 18°C / 5°C . Jun: 18°C / 4°C . Jul: 19°C / 5°C . Aug: 20°C / 5°C . Sep: 21°C / 6°C . Oct: 21°C / 7°C . Nov: 22°C / 8°C . Dec: 20°C / 9°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 227 mm. Feb: 226 mm. Mar: 212 mm. Apr: 92 mm. May: 32 mm. Jun: 6 mm. Jul: 6 mm. Aug: 5 mm. Sep: 22 mm. Oct: 47 mm. Nov: 54 mm. Dec: 123 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 81%. Mar: 82%. Apr: 76%. May: 60%. Jun: 46%. Jul: 39%. Aug: 37%. Sep: 40%. Oct: 48%. Nov: 49%. Dec: 63%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 11 km/h . May: 11 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 13 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 10. Feb: UV 10. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 10. Oct: UV 11. Nov: UV 10. Dec: UV 10.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 15 days. Feb: 12 days. Mar: 13 days. Apr: 6 days. May: 4 days. Jun: 2 days. Jul: 2 days. Aug: 1 days. Sep: 3 days. Oct: 5 days. Nov: 5 days. Dec: 9 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Dec 2025 · 23°C | Nov · 22°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 5°C | Jun · 4°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 300 mm | Jan · 227 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 16 km/h | Nov · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May
Fair June
Fair July
Fair August
Fair September best
Excellent October
Good November
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 8°C | 20°C / 7°C | 29days (227 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 78% Humid | 9.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 19°C / 9°C | 20°C / 8°C | 27days (226 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 81% Humid | 10 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 18°C / 9°C | 20°C / 7°C | 30days (212 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 82% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 6°C | 19°C / 4°C | 20days (92 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 76% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 18°C / 5°C | 17°C / 2°C | 9days (32 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 18°C / 4°C | 16°C / 1°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 19°C / 5°C | 17°C / 1°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 7.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 20°C / 5°C | 18°C / 1°C | 2days (5 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 21°C / 6°C | 20°C / 3°C | 6days (22 mm) Good | 11.1h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 21°C / 7°C | 20°C / 5°C | 10days (47 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 10.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 22°C / 8°C | 21°C / 6°C | 10days (54 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 10.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 20°C / 9°C | 21°C / 7°C | 19days (123 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 10.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Maca are September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Maca, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Maca is November, with average daytime highs of 22°C (71°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Maca is June, with average overnight lows of 4°C (40°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Maca is January, averaging 227mm of precipitation across 29 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Maca runs through March, January, February, April, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Maca.
Maca receives approximately 123 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Maca.
The least favorable months to visit Maca are January, February, March, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider September instead.
The annual average UV index in Maca is 9, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Maca is 58%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Maca receives snow. Months with snowfall average 6 snow days and 6 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 1 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Maca are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 49 km/h / 30 mph).
Maca averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 60%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Maca is 5°C (41°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Maca has a Subtropical Highland climate, classified as Cwb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Maca ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 19°C (66°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Maca, with a climate score of 6.4/10. Consider visiting during September instead for better conditions.
For June in Maca, pack Warm evening layer, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 18°C (65°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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