Climate Insights for Chimbote

Santa, Ancash, Peru

Hottest
February
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
September
15°C low58°F low
Wettest
March
17 mm rain0.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chimbote is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 73 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 17 mm of rainfall. Chimbote sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Chimbote is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 2.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. Chimbote sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°FebMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°MarMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°AprMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°JunMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 16°JulMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 15°SepMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 15°OctMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°NovMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°DecMax: 24°Average: 21°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 63°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 63°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°F
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Chimbote sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°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 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Chimbote sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 58°F to 82°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 58°F and an average of 63°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7mmFebPrecipitation: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 17mmAprPrecipitation: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 8mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 0.2inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Chimbote is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 73 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2 mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Chimbote is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 2.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0.1 in. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Chimbote is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Chimbote is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr22°71°F
May20°68°F
Jun18°65°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit Chimbote 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 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 6 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Chimbote 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 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C68 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
24 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C58 °F
21 °C69 °F
11 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C58 °F
21 °C69 °F
11 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
22 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in