AI-generatedChimbote at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jan
- Warmest month
- Mar · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 21.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,670 h
- Rain a year
- 37 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Chimbote
Chimbote has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. March is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while September is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year, Chimbote is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chimbote
The best time to visit Chimbote 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, conditions are most comfortable from April to January. Rain is a rarity all year: only 37 mm fall in an average year.
Chimbote through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chimbote in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Chimbote in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–29 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Chimbote in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–29 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Chimbote in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Mar
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – January
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:5118:09
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 05:38–06:19 · evening 17:41–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:30–05:38 · evening 18:22–18:30
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 Chimbote compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 22° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 0.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 15° |
| Sea | 17° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.4 h |
What is the weather like in Chimbote in October?
In October, Chimbote 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 Chimbote.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 17 min05:51 – 18:09
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %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 Chimbote
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and June bring similar holiday weather to Chimbote (score 95 and 97). In June, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 16.7° | 18.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 2 mm | 3 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chimbote month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January27° · Sea 20° · 6.8 h
In January, Chimbote is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in January81February29° · Sea 22° · 6.2 h
In February, Chimbote is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in February79March29° · Sea 22° · 5.9 h
In March, Chimbote is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in March93April27° · Sea 20° · 6.8 h
In April, Chimbote is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in April96May24° · Sea 19° · 7.7 h
In May, Chimbote is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in May97June23° · Sea 19° · 8.0 h
In June, Chimbote is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in June97July22° · Sea 18° · 8.1 h
In July, Chimbote is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in July97August22° · Sea 18° · 8.1 h
In August, Chimbote is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in August96September22° · Sea 17° · 7.8 h
In September, Chimbote is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in September95October22° · Sea 17° · 7.5 h
In October, Chimbote 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 Chimbote.
Chimbote in October96November23° · Sea 18° · 7.7 h
In November, Chimbote is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in November94December25° · Sea 19° · 7.2 h
In December, Chimbote is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Chimbote.
Chimbote in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chimbote
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- 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 (14°), the warmest in March (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to July and from October to January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 118 days a year, mostly from January to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 91 | 27° | 19° | 20.4° | 6.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 29° | 21° | 21.5° | 6.2 h | 2 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 29° | 21° | 21.5° | 5.9 h | 2 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 93 | 27° | 19° | 19.7° | 6.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 96 | 24° | 17° | 19.1° | 7.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 23° | 15° | 18.9° | 8.0 h | 0 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 22° | 15° | 18.1° | 8.1 h | 0 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 22° | 14° | 17.5° | 8.1 h | 0 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 22° | 14° | 16.8° | 7.8 h | 0 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 22° | 15° | 16.7° | 7.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 23° | 15° | 17.5° | 7.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 25° | 17° | 18.7° | 7.2 h | 1 | 3 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Chimbote
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.7 – 18.0 °C
Swimming season: Jan – Mar
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Chimbote ranges from 16.7 °C in October to 21.5 °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 19.9 and 23.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.4° | 18.8° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.5° | 19.9° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 21.5° | 19.9° | 23.9° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 19.7° | 18.4° | 21.1° | fresh |
| MayMay | 19.1° | 17.8° | 22.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 18.9° | 17.0° | 22.2° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 18.1° | 16.3° | 19.7° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.5° | 16.3° | 18.9° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.8° | 15.5° | 18.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 16.7° | 15.7° | 18.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 17.5° | 16.5° | 18.5° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 18.7° | 17.3° | 20.3° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Chimbote
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Chimbote, 61 % 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 Chimbote: 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.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Chimbote: 2 mm in the whole month.
UV index
UV index in Chimbote
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 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 Chimbote
How breezy and how cloudy Chimbote 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.
In October, the wind in Chimbote typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May – Dec.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Chimbote: 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 Chimbote
How often the day gets hot in Chimbote (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Chimbote 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 Chimbote
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Chimbote 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.
Chimbote has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 89).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,990 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.
Good to know: Peru
- Currency
- Peruvian Sol (PEN)
- Languages
- Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Sockets
- Type A, B, C · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +51
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Chimbote vs Trujillo
In October the holiday weather in Chimbote and Trujillo is about equally good (score 95 vs 94). During the day Trujillo is 1 °C warmer than Chimbote. The sea is about equally warm. Trujillo gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Chimbote | Trujillo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 |
| Best time | Apr – Jan | Apr – Jan |
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Frequently asked questions about Chimbote
When is the best time to visit Chimbote?
The best time to visit Chimbote 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 Chimbote?
The sea temperature in Chimbote ranges from 16.7 °C in October to 21.5 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from January to March.
Can you swim in Chimbote 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 Chimbote?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. September is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Chimbote?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 37 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Chimbote get?
Chimbote gets around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.1 hours a day; in March there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Chimbote in?
Chimbote is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chimbote?
A nonstop flight from London to Chimbote takes about 12 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,990 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Chimbote?
Chimbote has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 89). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 96, summer holidays 97, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 93.