Climate Insights for Nazca

The climate in Nazca is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 208mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 72mm of rainfall. Nazca 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: March, January, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Nazca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 28°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Nazca is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 208mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 72mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 72mm less than January, the wettest month. 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.

Nazca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Nazca, which began on March 20, 2026. Nazca 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 March at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Nazca 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 17mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nazca 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.