Best Time to Visit Ica, Ica, Peru
Ica is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Ica for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–December; the wetter half falls in January–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16.4°C / 61.5°F in July to 22.9°C / 73.2°F in February, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (March) to 1 mm / 0 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ica, Ica, Peru's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ica'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3°C72.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 22.9°C73.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 22.5°C72.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 21.1°C70°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.9°C66°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.3°C63.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.4°C61.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 16.4°C61.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 17°C62.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 18.1°C64.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 19.3°C66.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 21°C69.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ica?
The best time to visit Ica for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is February averaging 22.9°C / 73.2°F, and the driest is March with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ica's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Ica?
The rainy season at Ica, Ica runs through January–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 0 mm / 0 in. The wettest single month is January (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the driest month in Ica?
The driest month in Ica is March, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.5°C / 72.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ica?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ica — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 1 mm / 0 in in January, and the coldest month averages 16.4°C / 61.5°F.
Is Ica climate different from Peru overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ica 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 Ica specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.