Best Time to Visit Cerro de Pasco, Pasco, Peru
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Cerro de Pasco.
Cerro de Pasco does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (January, 6.1°C / 43°F) and driest (June, 15 mm / 0.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.9°C / 39°F in July to 6.1°C / 43°F in January, with rainfall from 15 mm / 0.6 in (June) to 150 mm / 5.9 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cerro de Pasco, Pasco, Peru's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cerro de Pasco's climate is broadly seasonal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 4.2°C39.6°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| July | 3.9°C39°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| August | 4.4°C39.9°F | 26 mm1″ | — |
No month at Cerro de Pasco matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cerro de Pasco?
Cerro de Pasco doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on June (driest, ~15 mm / 0.6 in) and January (warmest, 6.1°C / 43°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Peru's national average.
When is the rainy season in Cerro de Pasco?
The rainy season at Cerro de Pasco, Pasco runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 100 mm / 3.9 in. The wettest single month is March (150 mm / 5.9 in).
What is the driest month in Cerro de Pasco?
The driest month in Cerro de Pasco is June, averaging about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 4.2°C / 39.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cerro de Pasco?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cerro de Pasco — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 150 mm / 5.9 in in March, and the coldest month averages 3.9°C / 39°F.
Is Cerro de Pasco climate different from Peru overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cerro de Pasco 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 Cerro de Pasco specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.