Colca Canyon

Valley · Arequipa Department, 🇵🇪 Peru

Area 6 km²

Time zone America/Lima

Colca Canyon

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair

31° · extremes 14°–34°
17° at night
15 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 13 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

30° (feels like 31°) · extremes 14°–34°
17° at night
15 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair

31° · extremes 13°–34°
17° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Great

31° · extremes 13°–33°
16° at night
3 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Great

30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 12°–32°
14° at night
1 rainy day
28 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

29° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–31°
13° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

29° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–32°
13° at night
1 rainy day
28 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

30° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–32°
13° at night
1 rainy day
29 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Great

31° (feels like 29°) · extremes 12°–34°
14° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Great

32° (feels like 30°) · extremes 12°–35°
15° at night
4 rainy days
25 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 14 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Good

32° (feels like 31°) · extremes 12°–35°
16° at night
5 rainy days
23 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 15 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Good

32° (feels like 31°) · extremes 14°–35°
16° at night
11 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 14 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Peruvian Sol PEN · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 911
Electricity: Type A / Type B / Type C
220 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Aymara, Spanish, Quechua
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +51

Tours & Activities

Related destinations

Arequipa Department

Other Destinations

Arequipa Caylloma Province Camaná Province Cotahuasi