Maco, Peru experiences average highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 23 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.
Maco, Peru Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Maco, Peru. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Apr–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.2/10
Best: February, June, July, November, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 12°C / 4°C
Feels Like 12°C / 2°C
Rainy Days 23
Rainfall 134 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 83%
Wind Speed 9 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 4 days
Hottest Month
13°C
November
Avg Low5°C
Rain28days
Coldest Month
1°C
July
Avg High12°C
Rain7days
Driest Month
7days
July
Avg High12°C
Avg Low1°C
Windiest Month
10 km/h
September (Gusts 37)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding March, September, October due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:20
Daylight 11.5h
Sunset 17:48
Live conditions—
Maco on the map · live conditions
Maco, Peru
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Peru
- City
- Maco
- Population
- 932
- Coordinates
- -11.49°, -75.55°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 26 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 29 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 26 days/mo
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 11 days/mo
2/3 best months
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: 12°C / 6°C . Feb: 12°C / 6°C . Mar: 12°C / 6°C . Apr: 12°C / 5°C . May: 12°C / 4°C . Jun: 12°C / 2°C . Jul: 12°C / 1°C . Aug: 12°C / 2°C . Sep: 12°C / 4°C . Oct: 12°C / 5°C . Nov: 13°C / 5°C . Dec: 13°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 224 mm. Feb: 239 mm. Mar: 233 mm. Apr: 116 mm. May: 86 mm. Jun: 45 mm. Jul: 26 mm. Aug: 51 mm. Sep: 87 mm. Oct: 138 mm. Nov: 163 mm. Dec: 199 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 85%. Feb: 86%. Mar: 86%. Apr: 85%. May: 85%. Jun: 83%. Jul: 79%. Aug: 80%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 83%. Nov: 83%. Dec: 84%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 9 km/h . Feb: 9 km/h . Mar: 8 km/h . Apr: 8 km/h . May: 8 km/h . Jun: 9 km/h . Jul: 9 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 10 km/h . Oct: 9 km/h . Nov: 8 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 9h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 1 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 19 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Dec 2025 · 13°C | Nov · 13°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 0°C | Jul · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 272 mm | Feb · 239 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 11 km/h | Sep · 10 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February best
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May
Wet June best
Poor July best
Fair August
Poor September
Wet October
Wet November best
Wet December best
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 6°C | 12°C / 4°C | 30days (224 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 85% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February best | 12°C / 6°C | 12°C / 4°C | 28days (239 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 12°C / 6°C | 12°C / 5°C | 31days (233 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 12°C / 5°C | 12°C / 3°C | 26days (116 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 85% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 12°C / 4°C | 11°C / 2°C | 21days (86 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 85% Humid | 7.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June best | 12°C / 2°C | 10°C / 0°C | 12days (45 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 83% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July best | 12°C / 1°C | 10°C / -2°C | 7days (26 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 79% Humid | 8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 12°C / 2°C | 11°C / 0°C | 15days (51 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 80% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 12°C / 4°C | 11°C / 2°C | 23days (87 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 82% Humid | 9.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 5°C | 12°C / 3°C | 28days (138 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 83% Humid | 9.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November best | 13°C / 5°C | 13°C / 3°C | 28days (163 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 83% Humid | 9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December best | 13°C / 5°C | 13°C / 4°C | 30days (199 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 84% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Maco are February, June, July, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Maco, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Maco is November, with average daytime highs of 13°C (55°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Maco is July, with average overnight lows of 1°C (33°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Maco is February, averaging 239mm of precipitation across 28 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Maco runs through March, January, December, February, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Maco.
Maco receives approximately 116 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is August with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Maco.
The least favorable months to visit Maco are March, September, October, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider February, June, July, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Maco is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Maco is 83%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes, Maco receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 0 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 4 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Maco are 9 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 10 km/h (6 mph) (gusts up to 37 km/h / 23 mph).
Maco averages 0 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 82%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Maco is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Maco has a Tundra climate, classified as ET under the Köppen system. Polar climates are characterized by very cold temperatures year-round with minimal precipitation and limited vegetation.
The 'feels like' temperature in Maco ranges from 2°C (36°F) to 12°C (54°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Maco, with a climate score of 4.4/10. Consider visiting during February, June, July, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Maco, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 12°C (53°F) and 12 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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