When to visit Paracas without the crowds
Paracas (Peru) is calmest in May, June, September, October and November: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in January 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 March.
Tip
Ballestas Islands boats leave early; in the afternoon the paraca wind roughens the sea.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (76 °F)water 21 °C | Peruvian summer (Jan–Mar), New Year's Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (78 °F)water 22 °C | |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (78 °F)water 22 °C | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (75 °F)water 21 °C | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 22 °C (71 °F)water 19 °C | Labour Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (68 °F)water 18 °C | Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 19 °C (67 °F)water 17 °C | Air Force Day, Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 19 °C (66 °F)water 17 °C | Battle of Junin, Santa Rosa de Lima |
| September | 1/5 · calm | 19 °C (67 °F)water 17 °C | |
| October | 1/5 · calm | 20 °C (68 °F)water 17 °C | Battle of Angamos |
| November | 1/5 · calm | 21 °C (70 °F)water 18 °C | All Saints Day |
| December | 3/5 · moderate | 23 °C (73 °F)water 20 °C | 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 Paracas without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually September, October and November (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 21 °C (70 °F). All the calm months: May, June, September, October and November.
When is Paracas most crowded?
The busiest season is January and July. The first week of March.
What is the weather like in Paracas?
Average highs range from 19 °C (66 °F) in August to 26 °C (78 °F) in February, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Paracas?
The main ones: Peruvian summer (Jan–Mar) (January).
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