Peru Weather Forecast
Peru weather: 68°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 73° / 66°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 8 mph
☁️ 75° / 66°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 9 mph
Best time to go outside today
5 PM - 8 PM · comfort score 9.5/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 68°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 5 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 1:29 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
