When to visit Máncora without the crowds
Máncora (Peru) is calmest in May, June, September, October and November: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in January, February and July. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Apr–May & Sep–Nov
When everyone heads home
The first week of April.
Tip
Outside summer the water is cooler, but surf is steady and whales pass July to October.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (83 °F) | Summer & school holidays (Jan–Mar), New Year's Day |
| February | 4/5 · busy | 29 °C (84 °F) | |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (84 °F) | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (84 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 28 °C (82 °F) | Labour Day |
| June | 1/5 · calm | 26 °C (79 °F) | Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| July | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 25 °C (78 °F) | Air Force Day, Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 25 °C (77 °F) | Battle of Junin, Santa Rosa de Lima |
| September | 1/5 · calm ✦ | 25 °C (77 °F) | |
| October | 1/5 · calm ✦ | 25 °C (77 °F) | Battle of Angamos |
| November | 1/5 · calm | 25 °C (77 °F) | All Saints Day |
| December | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (80 °F) | Immaculate Conception, Battle of Ayacucho, Christmas Day |
✦ = something special to see.
What to see, and when
- Humpback whales off the coast (Jul–Oct).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Máncora without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually June, September, October and November (crowds 1/5). In September the average high is 25 °C (77 °F). All the calm months: May, June, September, October and November.
When is Máncora most crowded?
The busiest season is January, February and July. The first week of April.
What is the weather like in Máncora?
Average highs range from 25 °C (77 °F) in August to 29 °C (84 °F) in March, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What is there to see in Máncora by season?
Humpback whales off the coast (Jul–Oct).
What festivals are there in Máncora?
The main ones: Summer & school holidays (Jan–Mar) (January).
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