Juliaca, Peru: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Juliaca, Peru? If you're planning to go to Juliaca, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Juliaca, Peru

Based on the climate and weather in Juliaca, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Juliaca, Peru by month

January

If you go to Juliaca in January, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Socks
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

February

February is cool. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost regularly. It rains most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece

March

If you go to Juliaca in March, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Socks

April

If you are traveling to Juliaca in April, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Socks

May

May is cold. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about two thirds of the time. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Rain coat

June

June in this region is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Socks
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans

July

July for Juliaca is brisk. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Socks
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens

August

If you go to Juliaca in August, you will notice that it is cold. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans

September

September for Juliaca is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about two thirds of the time. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans

October

If you go to Juliaca in October, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

November

If you are traveling to Juliaca in November, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain about a third of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear

December

December is crisp. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about half of the time. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Socks
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Juliaca, Peru

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Juliaca, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Juliaca is at a very high altitude, and may result in altitude sickness.

For that reason, you will want to pack strong altitude sickness prevention products and treatments.

Consider asking your doctor about Diamox
Oximeter to check blood oxygen
Ibuprofen
Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor)
A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and C
A SIM card that works in Juliaca
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing

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