Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, July, August
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Colca Canyon?
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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Colca Canyon, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Colca Canyon
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 36Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 80 |
February | 28Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 6° | 109 |
March | 37Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 91 |
April | 51Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 5° | 16 |
May | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 4° | 1 |
June | 57Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 2° | 0 |
July | 57Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 2° | 0 |
August | 57Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 2° | 0 |
September | 53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 4° | 4 |
October | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 5° | 7 |
November | 49Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 5° | 10 |
December | 40Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 61 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Colca Canyon
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