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PeruThe climate of Maca
The current climate in Maca features temperatures ranging from a high of 23°C to a low of 14°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 8°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Maca, Peru.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Maca in recent years was 36°C in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Maca gets 1240 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 33 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Peru? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, or explore other destinations in Peru.
Best time to visit Maca?
The best time to visit Maca for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Maca. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Maca
The climate table of Maca shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 182 | 262 | 204 | 92 | 46 | 25 | 15 | 20 | 57 | 75 | 102 | 160 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,9 | 3,4 | 9,4 | 1,1 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 | 5,0 | 3,3 | 4,6 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Maca, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Maca
Yearly Temperature in Maca
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Maca, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Maca
Total Yearly Precipitation in Maca
Average Snowfall per Month in Maca
Total Yearly Snowfall in Maca
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Maca, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Maca
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Average weather in Maca by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Maca. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.