Country in South America

Peru Map

Interactive map of Peru with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 74°F now🕔 1:11 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December👥 34 million

Summary

Peru is a country in South America. Peru is a country in South America with its capital at Lima. It has a population of about 34 million. The capital is Lima.

Right now it is 74°F (23°C) in Peru with overcast. It feels like 79°F. Today runs from 71°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Peru is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 60°F.

The closest major airport is Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Machu Picchu, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Lake Titicaca.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 79°F is 10.4°F above the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Peru today at 9.6/10. Visibility is down to 0,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Peru

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 12°2′47″S 77°2′34.1″W (-12.0464, -77.0428)

Quick facts about Peru

TypeCountry
ContinentSouth America
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates12°2′47″S 77°2′34.1″W (-12.0464, -77.0428)
CapitalLima
Population34.000.000
Area496.224 sq mi
ISO codePE
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3PER
CurrencyPeruvian sol (PEN)
LanguagesSpanish, Quechua
Calling code+51
Time zoneAmerica/Lima
Local time1:11 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
ClimateSemi-arid

Maps of each city in Peru

2 cities mapped in this atlas

Maps of each lake in Peru

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Peru

2 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring countries in South America

Sorted by distance from Peru.

Getting to Peru

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Peru

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Jorge Chavez International AirportLIM5 miLima

Top attractions in Peru

Things to do in Peru

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Peru.

Explore Peru

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Peru?

Peru is a country in South America. Its coordinates are -12.0464, -77.0428. It lies in South America.

What is the weather like in Peru right now?

It is currently 74°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Peru?

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Peru, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Peru in?

Peru observes America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:11 PM.

How many people live in Peru?

Peru has a population of approximately 34 million.

What is the nearest airport to Peru?

The closest airports are Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), 5 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Peru?

Popular options include Machu Picchu, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Lake Titicaca.

What places are in Peru?

Peru covers 3 places in this atlas, including Lima, Cusco and Lake Titicaca.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 27, 2026 at 1:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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