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Ica, Peru

Nazca

Nazca is a town in Ica, Peru, 584 m above sea level. It has a population of about 22,859 (2017). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population22,859
Local time16:06
14.83° S, 74.94° WElevation 584 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code11401
The year in Nazcaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Nazca at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in December

Coolest month15°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

19 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 0.6 km

Weather in Nazca

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 43%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct31°20°
Fri23 Oct30°19°
Sat24 Oct29°18°
Sun25 Oct31°18°
Mon26 Oct31°18°
Tue27 Oct29°18°
Wed28 Oct31°19°
Thu29 Oct32°19°
Fri30 Oct31°20°
Sat31 Oct30°19°

When to go to Nazca

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score413637698593989486766750
High29°29°29°29°27°26°25°26°27°28°29°29°
Low21°21°21°20°18°16°15°15°16°17°18°20°
Rain (mm)171917411111226
Wet days1215146220024510

What's on in Nazca

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Nazca

All monuments

Outdoors around Nazca

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Hotel Maison Suisse CampingCamp sites
2.3 km
Sol de Cantayle CantayoCamp sites
2.6 km
El Vigilante de CantayoqViewpoints
3.1 km

Nature around Nazca

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Nazca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nazca

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7San Juan de Marcona 69 km ↖1996 · 81 km
7.2Tambo Viejo 46 km ↘2024 · 122 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 37 km ↓2018 · 107 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 45 km ↓2013 · 121 km

Towns and villages around Nazca

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Nazca from above

Postal code

11401

Getting to Nazca

Maria Reiche Neuman AirportNZC
3.5 km
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYP
203 km

Places near Nazca

Places with a climate like Nazca

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nazca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nazca.
What is the hottest month in Nazca?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Nazca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nazca?
February is the wettest month with about 19 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Nazca?
The postal code of Nazca is 11401.