Best time to visit Nazca Lines
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Nazca Lines (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Nazca Lines's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20–31 | 31 | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 44% | 23 | 248 | 13 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 21–32 | 33 | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 43% | 23 | 220 | 12 | Quiet | 5 |
| Mar | 21–32 | 32 | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 41% | 23 | 245 | 13 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 19–31 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 42% | 21 | 252 | 11 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 15–27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | — | 46% | 17 | 248 | 9 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 13–25 | 24 | 0 | 0 | — | 48% | 16 | 231 | 8 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jul | 12–25 | 24 | 0 | 0 | — | 47% | 16 | 245 | 8 | Quiet | 10 |
| Aug | 12–25 | 24 | 0 | 0 | — | 45% | 18 | 253 | 10 | Peak | 10 |
| Sep | 13–27 | 25 | 0 | 1 | — | 42% | 20 | 259 | 11 | Quiet | 10 |
| Oct | 14–29 | 27 | 0 | 2 | — | 40% | 21 | 272 | 13 | Quiet | 9 |
| Nov | 15–29 | 27 | 0 | 2 | — | 40% | 21 | 265 | 14 | Quiet | 9 |
| Dec | 18–30 | 30 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 43% | 22 | 253 | 13 | Quiet | 8 |
UV Index in Nazca Lines by Month
UV index in Nazca Lines peaks at 14 (extreme) in November, dropping to 8 (high) in June. January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
June
10/1013–25°C · 0 rain days (0h) · 231 sun hours · 48% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
July
10/1012–25°C (feels 24°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 245 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
May
10/1015–27°C · 0 rain days (0h) · 248 sun hours · 46% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
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January
7/1020–31°C · 4 rain days (44h) · 248 sun hours · 44% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 13 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 15 (extreme)
February
5/1021–32°C · 6 rain days (41h) · 220 sun hours · 43% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 12 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 15 (extreme)
March
6/1021–32°C · 3 rain days (25h) · 245 sun hours · 41% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 13 (extreme)
April
7/1019–31°C · 1 rain days (10h) · 252 sun hours · 42% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (extreme)
August
10/1012–25°C (feels 24°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 253 sun hours · 45% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 10 (very high)
September
10/1013–27°C (feels 25°C) · 0 rain days (1h) · 259 sun hours · 42% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (extreme)
October
9/1014–29°C (feels 27°C) · 0 rain days (2h) · 272 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 13 (extreme)
November
9/1015–29°C (feels 27°C) · 0 rain days (2h) · 265 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 14 (extreme)
December
8/1018–30°C · 2 rain days (17h) · 253 sun hours · 43% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 13 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 15 (extreme)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Nazca Lines
When is the best time to visit Nazca Lines?
June is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–25°C (0 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, July, May.
What is the worst time to visit Nazca Lines?
February is the lowest-scoring month (5/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 21–32°C (6 rainy days).
Is Nazca Lines too hot in summer?
4 months (January, February, March, April) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Nazca Lines?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Nazca Lines have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) and June (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Nazca Lines by month?
UV peaks at 14 (extreme) in November and is lowest in June at 8 (high). Monthly peak values: Jan 13, Feb 12, Mar 13, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 10, Sep 11, Oct 13, Nov 14, Dec 13. January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Nazca Lines in November?
November is the peak UV month in Nazca Lines, with a daily-peak UV index of 14 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Nazca Lines on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. January is the worst case: typical days average UV 13 (extreme), but the top 10% of days reach UV 15 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, June, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.