Junin, Peru
Nasca
Nasca is a locality in Junin, Peru, 453 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:32
11.80° S, 73.98° WElevation 453 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low30° / 22°
Rain this month190mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Nasca at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:25 · 17:5612 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous70% · Moonrise 22:51Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in September
Coolest month22°C
Average low in March
Wettest monthFebruary
365 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
42 mm of rain
Weather in Nasca
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 98%
Today30 Oct29°22°7.2 mm
Sat31 Oct31°21°4.3 mm
Sun1 Nov31°21°4 mm
Mon2 Nov32°22°5.3 mm
Tue3 Nov31°22°2.8 mm
Wed4 Nov32°22°1.2 mm
Thu5 Nov31°22°3.3 mm
Fri6 Nov31°23°
Sat7 Nov31°23°
Sun8 Nov30°22°10.5 mm
When to go to Nasca
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 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 69 | 76 | 81 | 78 | 61 | 45 | 43 | 38 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 286 | 365 | 393 | 219 | 106 | 42 | 43 | 76 | 89 | 190 | 191 | 242 |
| Wet days | 19 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 19 |
What's on in Nasca
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Nasca
Earthquakes around Nasca
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195061magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record30within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.6Mariposa 39 km ↘1976 · 58 km
6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 122 km
6.3Mariposa 3 km ↘1958 · 92 km
6.1Palianñuñas 15 km ↑1969 · 129 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nasca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nasca.
What is the hottest month in Nasca?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Nasca?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nasca?
February is the wettest month with about 365 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.