What’s the climate like in Maca?
The current climate of Maca features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 14°C. 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.
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.
On average, Maca gets 1240 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 33 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Peru? Check out the weather and climate in places like Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, or have a look at 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 good 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, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in September
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in March
- Precipitation*: 1240 mm per year, averaging 103 mm per month
- Snowfall: 33 cm per year
- Driest months: 15 mm in July, 20 mm in August and 25 mm in June
- Wettest months: 262 mm in February, 204 mm in March and 182 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Maca
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Maca, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Maca
This graph shows how much precipitation Maca, Peru, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Maca
This graph shows how much snow Maca, Peru, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Maca
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Maca
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Maca, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Maca
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Maca, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Maca
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Maca, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Maca by Month
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