Lambayeque, Peru
Chiclayo
Chiclayo is a city in Lambayeque, Peru, close to the sea. It has a population of about 552,508 (2017). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population552,508
Local time09:30
6.77° S, 79.85° WElevation 1 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month2mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chiclayo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:56 · 18:1312 h 17 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:22Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in February
Coolest month17°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
22 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
February
Monuments nearby4+
within 11 km
How Chiclayo has grown
People living in the built-up area (50 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+169%239k in 1975 → 642k in 2025Weather in Chiclayo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 68%
Today22 Oct31°24°
Fri23 Oct29°24°
Sat24 Oct28°23°
Sun25 Oct29°23°7.8 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°
Tue27 Oct29°24°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°24°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°
Sat31 Oct30°24°
When to go to Chiclayo
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 | 59 | 50 | 41 | 66 | 87 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 94 | 83 | 77 | 69 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 21° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 8 | 14 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Sea | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in Chiclayo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chiclayo
Outdoors around Chiclayo
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Zoológico UniversitarioZoos
0.6 kmParque de ColoresTheme parks
2.3 kmValle DoradoCamp sites
6.5 kmAquaparkWater parks
6.8 kmParque Tematico de Aves GigantesZoos
7.2 kmPimentel PierViewpoints
9 kmWildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chiclayo
Earthquakes around Chiclayo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195034magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record16within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Mórrope 104 km ←1960 · 117 km
6.3Monsefú 68 km ←1968 · 72 km
6.3Monsefú 70 km ←2007 · 74 km
6.2Magdalena de Cao 78 km ←1969 · 149 km
Universities and research institutes
Instituto de Educación Superior Pedagógico Público "Sagrado Corazón de Jesús"University or college · founded 1957
Universidad Católica Santo Toribio de MogrovejoUniversity or college · founded 1996
Universidad Señor de SipánUniversity or college · founded 1999
Universidad Privada Juan Mejía BacaUniversity or college
Universidad de ChiclayoUniversity or college
Universidad de LambayequeUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Chiclayo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Davila0.1 kmPotazca0.9 kmLa Premavera1.1 kmPrimavera1.3 kmSanta Ana1.9 kmEl Porvenir1.9 kmLos Arenales2 kmMaria Cruz2 kmNuevo Retiro2 kmBasalo2.1 kmJiloque2.2 kmChino2.2 kmSan Luis2.2 kmZamora2.3 kmSanta Victoria2.3 kmMuro2.3 kmQuinta Muro2.3 kmEl Cerro2.5 kmSan Félix2.5 kmSan Carlos2.6 kmSanta Elisa2.8 kmCampodonico2.8 kmLa Esperanza2.9 kmMuro2.9 kmDiego Ferre2.9 kmSuazo3 kmLa Linea Ferrea3.1 kmEl Guayabo3.2 kmSan Juan3.2 kmSanta Rosa3.3 kmEl Trebol3.3 kmSan Antonio3.4 kmUrunaga3.4 kmEl Carmen3.4 kmSanta Isabel3.5 kmLa Pradera3.6 kmEl Medano3.7 kmEl Paraíso3.8 kmSan Pedro3.8 kmCulpón3.8 kmAlgarrobal3.8 kmLa Garita3.9 kmSanta Eulalia4.1 kmLa Herradura4.2 kmEl Mango4.2 kmChacupe4.3 kmEl Carmen4.4 kmEl Milagro4.4 kmHacienda La Joyita4.4 kmCasa Blanca4.6 kmSan Dalorso4.6 kmSanto Domingo4.6 kmSan Ignacio4.8 kmHacienda Nueva4.8 kmEl Carmen4.9 kmChilape5 kmHacienda Vieja5.1 kmSan Miguel5.2 kmLa Quinta5.2 kmLa Palmera5.2 kmEl Tamarindo5.3 kmVillacelia5.5 kmFray Martin5.5 kmSan Felix5.5 kmSan Ricardo5.6 kmHuaca La Cofradia5.6 kmSanto Tomas5.6 kmSan Felipe5.6 kmSan Agustín5.7 kmSan Juan de Dios5.8 kmEl Médano5.9 kmCollocsi5.9 kmSaman5.9 kmLa Carolina6 kmQuefe6.2 kmSan Carlos6.3 kmLos Tres Puentes6.4 kmHacienda Chacupe6.5 kmLas Vegas6.6 kmChacupe6.8 km
Chiclayo from above
Around Chiclayo14 places to see, do and reach nearby
St. Mary's CathedralMonument1.9 kmPalacio Municipal, ChiclayoMonument1.9 kmCathedral of LambayequeMonument9.3 kmVentarronMonument11 kmThe Royal Tombs of Sipan MuseumMuseum8.3 kmBrüning MuseumMuseum9.1 kmCasa Museo Héroe Cap. FAP José QuiñonesMuseum12 kmMuseo de Sitio Huaca Chotuna-ChornancapMuseum12 kmLambayequePlace9.5 kmFerreñafePlace16 kmMonsefúPlace12 kmSanta RosaPlace3.3 kmLa PraderaPlace3.6 kmPítipoPlace25 km
Getting to Chiclayo
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIX
3.6 kmMayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJA
156 kmCapitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRU
168 kmPlaces near Chiclayo
Places with a climate like Chiclayo
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chiclayo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chiclayo.
What is the hottest month in Chiclayo?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Chiclayo?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chiclayo?
March is the wettest month with about 22 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chiclayo?
The sea is warmest in February at about 22°C and coolest in October at about 17°C.