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Outdoor activities Potential

57/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

June, July, August

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Avoid

Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

2°C – 6°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Colca Canyon for hiking is June, July, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Colca Canyon

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
36Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
80
February
28Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
109
March
37Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
91
April
51Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16
May
55Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
1
June
57Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
0
July
57Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
0
August
57Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
0
September
53Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
4
October
50Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
7
November
49Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10
December
40Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
61

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Colca Canyon

When is the best time to visit Colca Canyon for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Colca Canyon for outdoor activities is typically in June, July, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Colca Canyon?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Colca Canyon, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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