When to visit Nazca without the crowds
Nazca (Peru) is calmest in January, February, March, April, May and June: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Mar & May–Jun
When everyone heads home
The first week of August.
Tip
Flights over the lines are smoother in the morning, before the heat.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 30 °C (86 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 30 °C (85 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 30 °C (86 °F) | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 30 °C (85 °F) | |
| May | 1/5 · calm | 29 °C (84 °F) | Labour Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 27 °C (80 °F) | Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (80 °F) | National holidays (Jul 28–29), Air Force Day, Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (82 °F) | Battle of Junin, Santa Rosa de Lima |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (83 °F) | |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (85 °F) | Battle of Angamos |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 30 °C (86 °F) | All Saints Day |
| December | 3/5 · moderate | 30 °C (86 °F) | Immaculate Conception, Battle of Ayacucho, Christmas Day |
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 Nazca without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually May (crowds 1/5). In May the average high is 29 °C (84 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, May and June.
When is Nazca most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. The first week of August.
What is the weather like in Nazca?
Average highs range from 27 °C (80 °F) in July to 30 °C (86 °F) in March, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Nazca?
The main ones: National holidays (Jul 28–29) (July).
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