Tumbes, Peru
Balzas
Balzas is a locality in Tumbes, Peru, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now29°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time19:10
3.58° S, 80.47° WElevation 7 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 21°
Rain this month4mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Balzas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:00 · 18:1312 h 13 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:49Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in January
Coolest month20°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthFebruary
119 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
March
Weather in Balzas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 78%
Today26 Oct30°26°15.9 mm
Tue27 Oct29°25°53.2 mm
Wed28 Oct30°25°11.6 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°14.6 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°9.7 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°5.8 mm
Sun1 Nov29°25°7.5 mm
Mon2 Nov29°25°5.3 mm
Tue3 Nov30°26°1 mm
Wed4 Nov30°26°
When to go to Balzas
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 42 | 36 | 34 | 41 | 58 | 73 | 78 | 82 | 77 | 67 | 63 | 56 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 60 | 119 | 122 | 79 | 41 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
| Wet days | 12 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Sea | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° |
What's on in Balzas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Balzas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Balzas
Earthquakes around Balzas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950115magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record27within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 19 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 56 km
6.9Máncora 77 km ↖1959 · 138 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 112 km
Towns and villages around Balzas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Noria1.2 kmEl Piojo1.3 kmLa Teran1.8 kmPuerto El Cura1.8 kmPueblo Nuevo1.8 kmBellavista1.9 kmPedro El Veijo1.9 kmBuena Vista2.2 kmPampa Grande2.2 kmLas Mercedes2.6 kmCarmelo2.6 kmSan José2.7 kmEl Tablazo2.8 kmCabeza de Vaca3.2 kmReal Engel3.3 kmLa Canela3.4 kmEl Bebedero3.5 kmHuaquilla3.7 kmFlorida3.7 kmEsperanza3.7 kmUrcos Pachicha3.7 kmLos Pinos3.9 kmLa Garita3.9 kmTumbes4.1 kmBanco de la Canela4.1 kmEl Cura4.1 kmCruz de Japa4.1 kmSan Jacinto4.1 kmUrcos4.1 kmCabanillas4.2 kmMalval4.6 kmGarbanzal4.7 kmLa Tuna4.8 kmCiudadela de Noe5.2 kmCardonsol5.2 kmUrbanización Andrés Araujo5.3 kmPichichal5.5 kmPlateros5.6 kmCristina5.6 kmBellveu5.6 kmBebedero5.6 kmSan Jacinto5.9 kmCristales5.9 kmLas Parrales6 kmLosTamarindos6.2 kmPalo Santo6.4 kmSan Isidro6.5 kmLos Cedros6.7 kmEl Molino6.7 kmEl Milagro6.7 kmSan Jacinto6.9 kmEl Anima7.1 kmTacural7.2 kmRamada7.4 kmGavilán7.4 kmLas Vacas7.6 kmLas Garzas7.7 kmMolino La Cruz8.1 kmVanguardia8.3 kmPlateros8.3 kmNegrito8.4 kmCerro Blanco9.1 kmCevero9.2 kmLas Delicias9.3 kmEl Álamo9.3 kmSanta Rosa9.3 kmEl Burro9.4 kmLa Jota9.6 kmLa Peña9.6 kmPrimavera9.9 kmCruz Blanca11 kmBellavista11 kmCabeza de Lagarto11 kmCruce Pizarro11 kmSanta María11 kmFrancos12 kmNegrital12 kmCucaracha12 kmSan José12 kmEmbarcadero12 km
Places near Balzas
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Balzas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balzas.
What is the hottest month in Balzas?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Balzas?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balzas?
February is the wettest month with about 119 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Balzas?
The sea is warmest in March at about 26°C and coolest in September at about 23°C.