When to visit Trujillo without the crowds
Trujillo (Peru) is calmest in April, May, June, August, October and November: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in January. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
May–Jun & Aug
When everyone heads home
February, after the Marinera Contest.
Tip
Chan Chan and the Sun and Moon temples fit in one day; Huanchaco beach is 20 minutes away.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (83 °F) | National Marinera Contest (January), New Year's Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (84 °F) | |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (83 °F) | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 28 °C (82 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 27 °C (80 °F) | Labour Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 26 °C (78 °F) | Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (77 °F) | Air Force Day, Independence Day |
| August | 2/5 · calm | 25 °C (76 °F) | Battle of Junin, Santa Rosa de Lima |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (77 °F) | International Spring Festival (September) |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 25 °C (78 °F) | Battle of Angamos |
| November | 1/5 · calm | 26 °C (79 °F) | All Saints Day |
| December | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (80 °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 Trujillo without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually November (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 26 °C (79 °F). All the calm months: April, May, June, August, October and November.
When is Trujillo most crowded?
The busiest season is January. February, after the Marinera Contest.
What is the weather like in Trujillo?
Average highs range from 25 °C (76 °F) in August to 29 °C (84 °F) in February, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Trujillo?
The main ones: National Marinera Contest (January) (January); International Spring Festival (September) (September).
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