AI-generatedNazca at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Mar · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 40 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 584 m
Climate in Nazca
Nazca 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 July is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Nazca is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nazca
The best time to visit Nazca is from June to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is a rarity all year: only 40 mm fall in an average year.
Nazca through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nazca in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 27–28 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Nazca in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Nazca in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Nazca in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–26 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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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: June – October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:3317:58
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 05:20–06:02 · evening 17:29–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:11–05:20 · evening 18:11–18:19
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 Nazca compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 27° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.6 h |
What is the weather like in Nazca in October?
In October, Nazca is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazca.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 25 min05:33 – 17:58
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Nazca
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Nazca: score 94 against 80. In July, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 hbetter | 7.7 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 0 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nazca month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January29° · 5.9 h
In January, Nazca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in January60February29° · 5.1 h
In February, Nazca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in February58March29° · 5.9 h
In March, Nazca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in March66April29° · 7.3 h
In April, Nazca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in April78May28° · 7.9 h
In May, Nazca is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in May92June25° · 7.5 h
In June, Nazca is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in June94July25° · 7.7 h
In July, Nazca is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in July90August26° · 8.2 h
In August, Nazca is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in August85September27° · 8.5 h
In September, Nazca is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in September80October28° · 8.9 h
In October, Nazca is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in October78November28° · 8.9 h
In November, Nazca is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in November69December29° · 7.4 h
In December, Nazca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Nazca.
Nazca in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nazca
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in August (14°), the warmest in March (20°). 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 June and from October to January.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 62 | 29° | 19° | 5.9 h | 3 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 29° | 20° | 5.1 h | 5 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 58 | 29° | 20° | 5.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 29° | 18° | 7.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 78 | 28° | 16° | 7.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 25° | 15° | 7.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 25° | 14° | 7.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 90 | 26° | 14° | 8.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 27° | 14° | 8.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 28° | 15° | 8.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 28° | 16° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 29° | 17° | 7.4 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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Sunshine hours in Nazca
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 8.9 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Nazca, 72 % 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 in Nazca: 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 Nazca: 1 mm in the whole month.
UV index in Nazca
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 and clouds in Nazca
How breezy and how cloudy Nazca 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 Nazca typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Nazca: variable cloud, with about 8.9 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 and humidity in Nazca
How often the day gets hot in Nazca (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, Nazca has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Nazca
Weather for your travel dates
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Nazca 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.
Nazca has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 64).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 66
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 50 min
- Distance
- 10,260 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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Nazca vs Machu Picchu
In October Nazca has the better holiday weather (score 80 vs 56). During the day Machu Picchu is 8 °C cooler than Nazca. Machu Picchu gets 4 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Nazca | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 30 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Jun – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Nazca
When is the best time to visit Nazca?
The best time to visit Nazca is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Nazca?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. July is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Nazca?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 40 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Nazca get?
Nazca gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 8.9 hours a day; in February there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Nazca in?
Nazca is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nazca?
A nonstop flight from London to Nazca takes about 12 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,260 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Nazca?
Nazca has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 81, summer holidays 91, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 66.