Best Time to Visit Moquegua, Moquegua, Peru
Moquegua is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Moquegua 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 17.3°C / 63.1°F in June to 19.9°C / 67.8°F in February, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (March) to 9 mm / 0.4 in (February). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Moquegua, Moquegua, Peru's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Moquegua'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 | 19.7°C67.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.9°C67.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.6°C67.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 18.7°C65.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 17.9°C64.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.3°C63.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.3°C63.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.9°C64.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 18.4°C65.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 18.3°C64.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 18.5°C65.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 19.2°C66.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Moquegua?
The best time to visit Moquegua 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 19.9°C / 67.8°F, and the driest is March with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Moquegua's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Moquegua?
The rainy season at Moquegua, Moquegua runs through January–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 0 mm / 0 in. The wettest single month is February (9 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the driest month in Moquegua?
The driest month in Moquegua is March, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.6°C / 67.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Moquegua?
The least comfortable months for travel to Moquegua — 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 9 mm / 0.4 in in February, and the coldest month averages 17.3°C / 63.1°F.
Is Moquegua climate different from Peru overall?
Yes, usually. Our Moquegua 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 Moquegua specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.