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Callao weather & best time to visit

City break

Callao at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jan
Warmest month
Mar · 28°
Warmest sea
Feb · 21.3°
Sunshine a year
2,570 h
Rain a year
102 mm
Climate
Dry subtropical
Time zone
UTC−5
Elevation
5 m

Climate in Callao

Callao has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. March is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while August is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Callao is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Callao

The best time to visit Callao is from April to January. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from February to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is February with 32 mm of precipitation.

Callao through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Callao in spring

Sep – Nov

95

Excellent

  • 21–23 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy day in all

Callao in summer

Dec – Feb

84

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 17 rainy days in all

Callao in autumn

Mar – May

88

Excellent

  • 24–28 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Callao in winter

Jun – Aug

95

Excellent

  • 21–22 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Feb – Mar

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

All year

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Callao for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September – October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

95

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – January

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

05:4418:05

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:31–06:12 · evening 17:36–18:18
Blue hour
Morning 05:22–05:31 · evening 18:18–18:26

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Callao compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 22° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high22°22°
Night-time low15°16°
Sea17°17°
Daylight12.2 h12.5 h

What is the weather like in Callao in October?

In October, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 21 min05:44 – 18:05
UV index
13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
70 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−5offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Callao

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October and August bring similar holiday weather to Callao (score 95 and 96). In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. August has one rainy day fewer.

October vs August, Callao
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score9596
Daytime high22°21°
Night-time low15°15°
Sea16.7°17.0°
Sunshine7.5 h7.8 h
Rainy days10better
Rainfall3 mm1 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Callao month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

88January27° · Sea 21° · 6.4 h

In January, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 19 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in January
73February28° · Sea 21° · 5.8 h

In February, Callao is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 32 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in February
75March28° · Sea 21° · 5.8 h

In March, Callao is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 26 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in March
93April26° · Sea 20° · 6.9 h

In April, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 7 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in April
95May24° · Sea 19° · 7.5 h

In May, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in May
94June22° · Sea 18° · 7.3 h

In June, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in June
95July21° · Sea 18° · 7.5 h

In July, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in July
96August21° · Sea 17° · 7.8 h

In August, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in August
96September21° · Sea 17° · 7.7 h

In September, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in September
95October22° · Sea 17° · 7.5 h

In October, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in October
95November23° · Sea 18° · 7.6 h

In November, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in November
92December25° · Sea 19° · 6.7 h

In December, Callao is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Callao.

Callao in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Callao

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.

The coolest nights are in August (15°), the warmest in February (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from January to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 111 days a year, mostly from January to April.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 15°Sea 17°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan8827°20°20.7°6.4 h619
FebruaryFeb7328°21°21.3°5.8 h932
MarchMar7528°21°21.0°5.8 h826
AprilApr9326°19°19.5°6.9 h37
MayMay9524°17°18.7°7.5 h02
JuneJun9422°16°18.3°7.3 h02
JulyJul9521°15°17.7°7.5 h01
AugustAug9621°15°17.0°7.8 h01
SeptemberSep9621°15°16.8°7.7 h02
OctoberOct9522°15°16.7°7.5 h13
NovemberNov9523°16°17.6°7.6 h12
DecemberDec9225°18°19.0°6.7 h26

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

12.05° S, 77.13° W · 5 m · America/Lima

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Callao

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October16.7°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 15.8 – 17.9 °C

Swimming season: Jan – Mar

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 16.7°8 in 10 years 15.8° – 17.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Callao ranges from 16.7 °C in October to 21.3 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 19.8 and 22.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan20.7°19.6°21.9°refreshing
FebruaryFeb21.3°19.8°22.7°refreshing
MarchMar21.0°19.5°22.5°refreshing
AprilApr19.5°18.3°20.8°fresh
MayMay18.7°17.5°21.0°fresh
JuneJun18.3°16.8°21.3°fresh
JulyJul17.7°16.1°19.6°fresh
AugustAug17.0°15.8°18.3°fresh
SeptemberSep16.8°15.6°18.2°cold
OctoberOct16.7°15.8°17.9°cold
NovemberNov17.6°16.5°18.5°fresh
DecemberDec19.0°17.8°20.0°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Callao

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,570 hours
Sunniest month
Aug · 7.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Feb · 5.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.5 hDaylight 12.4 hShare of daylight 60 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Callao, 60 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Callao: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
102 mm on 29 days
Wettest month
Feb · 32 mm
Driest month
Aug · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 1Rainfall 3 mm

In October, Callao has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Callao

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in February (UV 13).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 25 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Callao

How breezy and how cloudy Callao is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Sep · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Mar · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Callao typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
71 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 51 %
Cloudiest month
Feb · 90 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 7.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Callao: mostly cloudy, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Callao

How often the day gets hot in Callao (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
3 days
Hottest month
Mar · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Callao has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Callao

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Callao in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Callao has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 88).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    88

    Excellent

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    95

    Excellent

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    95

    Excellent

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    90

    Excellent

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 12 h 45 min
Distance
10,150 km
Time zone
UTC−5
Jet lag
About 4 days (6 h west)

Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Callao vs Lima

In October the holiday weather in Callao and Lima is about equally good (score 95 vs 95). During the day Lima is 1 °C cooler than Callao. Lima gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Callao vs Lima, in October
in OctoberCallaoLima
Holiday weather score9595
Daytime high22°21°
Sea17°no sea nearby
Sunshine8 h7 h
Rainy days11
Best timeApr – JanAll year except Feb

Through the year

OctoberCallao 22°Lima 21°
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Ranking

Peru in October: the best places

In October, Callao ranks 2 of 15 destinations in this country.

  1. Arequipa23°99
  2. 2CallaoThis page22°17°95
  3. 3Lima21°95
  4. 4Trujillo23°17°94
  5. 5Chiclayo24°93
  6. 6Nazca28°80
  7. 7Puno18°72
  8. 8Huaraz20°60
All destinations: Peru

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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Callao's – good alternatives.

  1. 86 % similar94TrujilloPeru23°17°Best time: Apr – Jan
  2. 64 % similar86GqeberhaSouth Africa22°18°Best time: all year
  3. 64 % similar45Mossel BaySouth Africa22°17°Best time: Dec – Mar
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Frequently asked questions about Callao

When is the best time to visit Callao?

The best time to visit Callao is from April to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Callao?

The sea temperature in Callao ranges from 16.7 °C in October to 21.3 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.

Can you swim in Callao in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from January to March.

What is the warmest month in Callao?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 21 °C. August is the coolest month at 21 °C.

When does it rain most in Callao?

The wettest month is February with 32 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Callao get?

Callao gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.8 hours a day; in February there are 5.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Callao in?

Callao is on UTC−5 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Callao?

A nonstop flight from London to Callao takes about 12 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,150 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Callao?

Callao has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 88). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 95, summer holidays 96, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 90.