Sea temperature and swimming season in Peru
When the sea is warm enough to swim in 15 coastal cities in Peru.
| City | Warmest | Coldest | Swimming season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | 21.0°C Mar | 16.3°C Oct | Jan – Apr (4 months) |
| Trujillo | 21.1°C Mar | 16.5°C Oct | Jan – Apr (4 months) |
| Chimbote | 21.4°C Mar | 16.4°C Oct | Jan – Apr (5 months) |
| Talara | 24.2°C Feb | 18.9°C Oct | Nov – Sep (11 months) |
| Tumbes | 27.9°C Mar | 23.9°C Aug | all year |
| Pisco | 21.3°C Feb | 16.2°C Sep | Jan – Apr (4 months) |
| Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea | 21.0°C Feb | 16.4°C Sep | Jan – Apr (4 months) |
| Paita | 23.7°C Feb | 18.2°C Oct | Dec – Jun (7 months) |
| Huacho | 20.4°C Feb | 16.3°C Sep | Jan – Apr (4 months) |
| Ilo | 21.2°C Feb | 16.9°C Aug | Dec – Apr (5 months) |
| Mollendo | 22.3°C Feb | 16.8°C Sep | Dec – Apr (5 months) |
| Paramonga | 20.3°C Mar | 16.3°C Oct | Jan – Apr (4 months) |
| San Vicente de Cañete | 22.3°C Feb | 16.7°C Aug | Dec – May (6 months) |
| San Pedro de Lloc | 21.3°C Feb | 16.6°C Nov | Feb – Apr (3 months) |
| Máncora | 25.8°C Feb | 21.9°C Aug | all year |
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