Monthly climate guide
Paracas weather in May
With highs near 24°C (76°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), May feels warm in Paracas. Rainfall averages about 1 mm (very dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- May sits in Paracas's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 60%.
- Paracas is usually about 9°C warmer than Huancayo, 230 km away, in May.
Avg high
24°C
76°F
Avg low
17°C
63°F
Rainfall
1 mm
very dry
Humidity
76%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Paracas weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 20°C / 68°F | 4 mm | 75% | 73% |
| February | 27°C / 81°F | 21°C / 70°F | 6 mm | 75% | 75% |
| March | 27°C / 81°F | 21°C / 70°F | 4 mm | 74% | 69% |
| April | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 66°F | 1 mm | 74% | 51% |
| May | 24°C / 76°F | 17°C / 63°F | 1 mm | 76% | 60% |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 16°C / 60°F | 1 mm | 77% | 77% |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 15°C / 58°F | 2 mm | 75% | 79% |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 58°F | 1 mm | 73% | 79% |
| September | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 1 mm | 72% | 73% |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 16°C / 60°F | 2 mm | 71% | 68% |
| November | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 62°F | 3 mm | 72% | 68% |
| December | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 65°F | 4 mm | 74% | 75% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is May a good time to visit Paracas?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Paracas →Other Peru cities in May
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Paracas in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Paracas?
May is a reasonable time for Paracas: highs around 24°C and about 1 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Paracas in May?
Average highs are about 24°C (76°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Paracas in May?
Paracas typically gets around 1 mm of rain in May — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Paracas (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.