Climate Insights for Chancay

The climate in Chancay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 151mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 20mm of rainfall. Chancay is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are September, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Chancay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Chancay is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 151mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 20mm of rainfall. July and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 7mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Chancay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Chancay, which began on June 21, 2026. Chancay is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Chancay is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chancay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.