Monthly climate guide
Nazca weather in May
With highs near 25°C (77°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), May feels warm in Nazca. Rainfall averages about 5 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- May sits in Nazca's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 33%.
- Nazca is usually about 10°C warmer than Ayacucho, 200 km away, in May.
Avg high
25°C
77°F
Avg low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
5 mm
very dry
Humidity
64%
relative
Sky
33%
cloud · mostly sunny
Nazca weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 81°F | 18°C / 64°F | 15 mm | 69% | 70% |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 65°F | 18 mm | 70% | 76% |
| March | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 65°F | 12 mm | 68% | 71% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 17°C / 62°F | 4 mm | 66% | 50% |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 15°C / 59°F | 5 mm | 64% | 33% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 57°F | 6 mm | 65% | 32% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 55°F | 7 mm | 62% | 33% |
| August | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 55°F | 4 mm | 60% | 34% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 56°F | 4 mm | 59% | 39% |
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | 6 mm | 59% | 48% |
| November | 26°C / 78°F | 15°C / 58°F | 10 mm | 61% | 49% |
| December | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 62°F | 13 mm | 65% | 65% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
Is May a good time to visit Nazca?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Nazca →Other Peru cities in May
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Nazca in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Nazca?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Nazca, with highs around 25°C and about 5 mm of rain.
How warm is Nazca in May?
Average highs are about 25°C (77°F) and average lows about 15°C (59°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nazca in May?
Nazca typically gets around 5 mm of rain in May — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Nazca (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.