AI-generatedTacna at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Sep – Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 200 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 567 m
Climate in Tacna
Tacna has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Tacna is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tacna
The best time to visit Tacna is from March to April and from September to January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from July to December. The wettest month is June with 31 mm of precipitation.
Tacna through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tacna in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Tacna in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Tacna in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–28 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Tacna in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Jul – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: September – November
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: March – April, September – January
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:1217:41
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 04:59–05:41 · evening 17:12–17:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:50–04:59 · evening 17:54–18:03
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 Tacna compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 24° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.7 h |
What is the weather like in Tacna in October?
In October, Tacna is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacna.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 29 min05:12 – 17:41
- 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
- 77 %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 %62 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Tacna
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 November bring similar holiday weather to Tacna (score 92 and 96). In November, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. November has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 96 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 10 mm | 4 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tacna month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January28° · 7.7 h
In January, Tacna is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 18 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in January79February29° · 8.1 h
In February, Tacna is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in February88March28° · 8.0 h
In March, Tacna is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in March95April26° · 7.6 h
In April, Tacna is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in April77May24° · 6.4 h
In May, Tacna is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 25 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in May64June23° · 5.0 h
In June, Tacna is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in June69July22° · 4.8 h
In July, Tacna is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 28 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in July78August22° · 5.1 h
In August, Tacna is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in August84September24° · 5.4 h
In September, Tacna is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 17 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in September92October25° · 6.7 h
In October, Tacna is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in October96November26° · 7.9 h
In November, Tacna is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna in November95December27° · 8.2 h
In December, Tacna is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tacna.
Tacna 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 Tacna
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (10°), the warmest in February (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to April.
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 | 85 | 28° | 17° | 7.7 h | 5 | 18 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 29° | 18° | 8.1 h | 6 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 28° | 17° | 8.0 h | 4 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 26° | 15° | 7.6 h | 1 | 6 |
| MayMay | 77 | 24° | 12° | 6.4 h | 11 | 25 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 23° | 10° | 5.0 h | 15 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 22° | 10° | 4.8 h | 12 | 28 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 22° | 10° | 5.1 h | 8 | 22 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 24° | 11° | 5.4 h | 6 | 17 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 25° | 13° | 6.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 26° | 14° | 7.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 27° | 15° | 8.2 h | 2 | 6 |
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
Sunshine hours in Tacna
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 6.7 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Tacna, 54 % 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 Tacna: 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, Tacna has about 2 rainy days with 10 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tacna
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 November (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 Tacna
How breezy and how cloudy Tacna 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 Tacna 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 77 % of the sky over Tacna: mostly cloudy, with about 6.7 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 Tacna
How often the day gets hot in Tacna (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, Tacna has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Tacna
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Tacna 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.
Tacna has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during May half-term (score 74).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 50 min
- Distance
- 10,250 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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Tacna compared
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Tacna vs Arica
In October the holiday weather in Tacna and Arica is about equally good (score 92 vs 91). During the day Arica is 5 °C cooler than Tacna. Arica gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Tacna | Arica |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 20° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Sep – Jan | Sep – Jun |
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Frequently asked questions about Tacna
When is the best time to visit Tacna?
The best time to visit Tacna is from March to April and from September to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tacna?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Tacna?
The wettest month is June with 31 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tacna get?
Tacna gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 8.2 hours a day; in July there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Tacna in?
Tacna is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tacna?
A nonstop flight from London to Tacna takes about 12 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,250 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Tacna?
Tacna has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during May half-term (score 74). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 74, summer holidays 75, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 90.