Best time to visit Paracas Peru

Paracas is a beautiful beach town located only 4 hours away from Lima.This lovely place is a mandatory stop if you are heading to the south of Peru. Keep reading and find out when is the best time to visit Paracas Peru.

What is the weather like in Paracas:

This beautiful bay is a privileged destination since it´s located a few kilometers from the capital and also because of its subtropical climate that makes it the perfect area for different entertainment and adventure activities.

The climate in Paracas is temperate and sunny all year round, with average temperatures between 15.5°C and 22°C. Any month of the year is good to visit Paracas but if you are really looking for the warmest time to visit this beautiful bay then the hottest months are January, February and March. February is generally very hot, the temperature is 84.9°F (29.4°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 68.1°F (20.1°C) at night.

When is the best time to visit Paracas:

As we said before, all year is a good time to visit Paracas but the really busiest months are March, April and May. In these months Paracas receives the biggest amount of tourists (national and international) who go there to spend some time near the ocean and enjoy the nice weather. It’s good to point out that prices for hotels could be more expensive during these months. So it’s recommended for you to book your hotel and tours in advance to avoid paying more money.

Is Paracas safe to visit?

Paracas is divided in 2 areas, the first area would be like the tourist part of the town, hotels, bars, restaurants that are near to the bay side. This area is super safe but is good advice that you always keep an eye on your belongings just in case.

The other area of the town is called Paracas Pueblo, which is the part where the inhabitants of Paracas live. Usually if you are a tourist you won’t have the need to go there because these are just houses and there are no touristic activities there.

Weather in Paracas by month

Summer(December to March):

The weather is awesome this time of the year in Paracas. The average high during this season is between 84.9°F (29.4°C) and 77°F (25°C), which makes the best time to travel there and enjoy the sunny and warm weather.

Fall (March to June):

The average temperature in these months are 83.8°F (28.8°C) and 73.6°F (23.1°C). This season is very humid which makes it very warm. Also, this is a busy time for tourism so
if you enjoy hot weather and meeting new people it’s your time to go.

Winter (June to September):

During these months there is cool weather and high temperatures. This combination is very nice and that’s the reason why August is the second busiest season for tourism in this town.

Spring (September to December):

The weather during this season is windy and humid, but still comfortable. Tourism is slowest during these months due to the weather so it’s most likely you find good deals in accommodation and tours.

How to get to Paracas:

You can get to Paracas in the following ways

• By Peru Hop: The best way to visit Paracas by land is using Peru Hop’s luxury buses. You will have a comfortable and safe trip to your destination.It also includes additional stops and free tours so you can enjoy the journey to Paracas in an unforgettable way. It should be noted that if you take a public bus service, it will leave you in its own terminal since there is no general bus terminal in Lima.
• By public bus(Civa, Oltursa, Cruz del Sur):The quality of the bus and service varies widely from local bus companies and it’s one of the instances where you truly get what you pay for. All of them offer direct travel from Lima to Paracas with no free tours or stops along the way. This option would mostly be recommended for locals or those who are perfectly fluent in Spanish.

There’s no doubt that Paracas has a lot to offer such as beautiful landscapes, nature and interesting activities that you can do there(visit the Islas Ballestas, go to the Paracas National Reserve among others). If you want to find out what are the best things to do in Paracas click here.