Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
71°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Paracas
Peru · South America
Warm coastal days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Afternoons can feel muggy.
Daytime high
71°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
Sea temp
66°F
Cool water
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is noticeable this month.
Slightly humidMay Heat feel
Easy airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 67° and nights feel near 65°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
69%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
9 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
66°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 67°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain0%
Cloud32%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday70°F
Rain0%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon69°F
Rain0%
Cloud24%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening67°F
Rain0%
Cloud25%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76 | 70 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.5 | 84 | 71 |
| Feb | 78 | 72 | 0.2 | 2 | 11.2 | 85 | 73 |
| Mar | 77 | 71 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.2 | 84 | 71 |
| Apr | 74 | 68 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.4 | 84 | 69 |
| May | 71 | 64 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.1 | 85 | 66 |
| Jun | 68 | 62 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 85 | 64 |
| Jul | 67 | 60 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.8 | 84 | 62 |
| Aug | 67 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.3 | 84 | 61 |
| Sep | 67 | 60 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.8 | 83 | 61 |
| Oct | 68 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 83 | 62 |
| Nov | 70 | 63 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 83 | 65 |
| Dec | 73 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.6 | 83 | 68 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology