When is the best time to go to Canyon de Colca?

When is the best time to go to Canyon de Colca? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Canyon de Colca
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • Canyon de Colca has dry periods in May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • The coldest months are June, July and August


Annual weather in Canyon de Colca

For full information about the climate and weather in Canyon de Colca a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 65°F/72°F
1.5in
February 65°F/72°F
2in
March 65°F/72°F
1.1in
April 63°F/72°F
0.8in
May 61°F/70°F
0.2in
June 59°F/68°F
0.1in
July 58°F/70°F
0.1in
August 59°F/72°F
0in
September 61°F/72°F
0.1in
October 63°F/74°F
0.2in
November 63°F/74°F
0.1in
December 63°F/74°F
0.6in


Weather and climate in Canyon de Colca

Canyon de Colca enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Canyon de Colca is 72°F (ranging from 68°F in june to 74°F in november). Annual rainfall is 6.5in, with a minimum of 0in in august and a maximum of 2in in february.
  • From january to march the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 70°F in average and it rains in march about 1.1in.
  • Between the months of april and may the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 70°F and it rains about 0.2in each month.
  • Between the months of june and august the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 72°F°C and it rains about 0in each month.
  • Between september and december the climate is very good. the thermometer goes up to 74°F°C and, in december, 1 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Canyon de Colca

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Canyon de Colca: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Canyon de Colca

Find out when Canyon de Colca has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Canyon de Colca

  • Very low season in Canyon de Colca
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, May and June.
  • Low season in Canyon de Colca
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February and April.
  • High season in Canyon de Colca
    The number of visitors to Canyon de Colca is high in: September and November.
  • Peak season in Canyon de Colca
    The largest number of tourists visiting Canyon de Colca is during: July, August, October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Canyon de Colca month by month



Best time for low prices in Canyon de Colca

Average prices of hotels in Canyon de Colca month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Canyon de Colca. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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