Best Time to Visit Abancay, Apurímac, Peru
Abancay is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Abancay for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 17.7°C / 63.9°F in June to 19.8°C / 67.6°F in October, with rainfall from 17 mm / 0.7 in (June) to 237 mm / 9.3 in (February). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Abancay, Apurímac, Peru's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Abancay's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18.2°C64.8°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.7°C63.9°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.9°C64.2°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.5°C65.3°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 18.3°C64.9°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Abancay?
The best time to visit Abancay for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is October averaging 19.8°C / 67.6°F, and the driest is June with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Abancay's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Abancay?
The rainy season at Abancay, Apurímac runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 90 mm / 3.5 in. The wettest single month is February (237 mm / 9.3 in).
What is the driest month in Abancay?
The driest month in Abancay is June, averaging about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Abancay?
The least comfortable months for travel to Abancay — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 237 mm / 9.3 in in February, and the coldest month averages 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
Is Abancay climate different from Peru overall?
Yes, usually. Our Abancay figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Peru figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Abancay specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.